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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.

Y15 JEF grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass115,857 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass93,277 miles (+8,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    108055273696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. Pass76,389 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    828301152592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,737 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    642530601308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,542 miles (+12,505)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,542 miles
    Test number
    412010460349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,037 miles (+10,421)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    792854331642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass21,071 miles (+10,461)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    998776000752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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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