
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y15 JEFMOT history
Y15 JEF is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 115,857 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 115,857 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 JEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 11 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 JEF was last recorded at 115,857 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,199 miles · 27 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,658 miles
- Average per year
- 9,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,857 miles
- 2025 – 108,199 miles
- 2024 – 99,593 miles
- 2023 – 93,277 miles
- 2022 – 85,157 miles
- 2021 – 76,389 miles
- 2020 – 68,737 miles
- 2019 – 56,542 miles
- 2018 – 44,037 miles
- 2017 – 33,616 miles
- 2016 – 21,071 miles
- 2015 – 10,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- 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))
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,857 miles (+7,658)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 115,857 miles
- Test number
- 165720201907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
Pass108,199 miles (+8,606)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,199 miles
- Test number
- 545179014026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damage 225 45 18 91 y rft
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,593 miles (+341)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,593 miles
- Test number
- 418680612682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail99,252 miles (+5,975)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,252 miles
- Test number
- 629863594651
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass93,277 miles (+8,120)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,277 miles
- Test number
- 108055273696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,157 miles (+8,768)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 85,157 miles
- Test number
- 141068519777
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seat belt fixed to isofix fitting system
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,389 miles (+7,652)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 76,389 miles
- Test number
- 828301152592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,737 miles (+12,195)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 68,737 miles
- Test number
- 642530601308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,542 miles (+12,505)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,542 miles
- Test number
- 412010460349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,037 miles (+10,421)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 44,037 miles
- Test number
- 792854331642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,616 miles (+12,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 33,616 miles
- Test number
- 510895613341
- AdvisoryFront front tyres worn on outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear osr tyre 3mm/4mm
Pass21,071 miles (+10,461)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 21,071 miles
- Test number
- 998776000752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 10,610 miles
- Test number
- 899212775093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y15 JEF
- Does Y15 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 JEF is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 JEF?
- The MOT on Y15 JEF is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 JEF done?
- Y15 JEF was recorded at 115,857 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 9,346 miles a year.
- Has Y15 JEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 JEF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y15 JEF 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 JEF find?
- Y15 JEF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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