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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y15 DADMOT history

Y15 DAD is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y15 DAD white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,354 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 DAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y15 DAD was last recorded at 104,354 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,164 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
7,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,354 miles
  • 2025 – 102,164 miles
  • 2024 – 99,442 miles
  • 2023 – 98,158 miles
  • 2022 – 96,521 miles
  • 2021 – 86,470 miles
  • 2020 – 77,260 miles
  • 2019 – 66,894 miles
  • 2018 – 51,623 miles
  • 2017 – 41,289 miles
  • 2016 – 30,702 miles
  • 2015 – 26,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,354 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,354 miles (+2,190)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,354 miles
    Test number
    579362651406
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass102,164 miles (+2,722)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    359021152178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass99,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    429842384996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,442 miles (+1,284)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,442 miles
    Test number
    953313226422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass98,158 miles (+1,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    629335281937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,521 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,521 miles
    Test number
    527421444551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,278 miles (+9,808)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,278 miles
    Test number
    831646470151
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    960483400037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail86,470 miles (+9,210)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,470 miles
    Test number
    444507878513
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass77,260 miles (+10,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,260 miles
    Test number
    340532232752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,894 miles (+15,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    711261490607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass51,623 miles (+10,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    994015947600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass41,289 miles (+10,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,289 miles
    Test number
    239527438397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass30,702 miles (+4,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,702 miles
    Test number
    821894948463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner on limit requires replace 225/45/R18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner on limit requires replace 225/45/R18 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass26,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,448 miles
    Test number
    557228019069
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 2-3mm

Questions about Y15 DAD

Does Y15 DAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 DAD is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y15 DAD?
The MOT on Y15 DAD is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 DAD done?
Y15 DAD was recorded at 104,354 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 7,082 miles a year.
Has Y15 DAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 DAD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 DAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 DAD find?
Y15 DAD failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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