
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y15 JVWMOT history
Y15 JVW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 143,351 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 JVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 JVW was last recorded at 143,351 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,350 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,351 miles
- 2024 – 134,927 miles
- 2023 – 123,497 miles
- 2022 – 113,003 miles
- 2021 – 107,134 miles
- 2019 – 97,673 miles
- 2018 – 88,894 miles
- 2017 – 77,352 miles
- 2016 – 64,940 miles
- 2015 – 44,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald - replace asap
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,351 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 143,351 miles
- Test number
- 556643470226
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail143,350 miles (+8,423)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,350 miles
- Test number
- 935999942324
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,927 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 134,927 miles
- Test number
- 389565640534
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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 both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail134,927 miles (+11,430)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,927 miles
- Test number
- 313532554768
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake pad warning light (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Inner 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 both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,497 miles (+10,494)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,497 miles
- Test number
- 707908868168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,003 miles
- Test number
- 536261327302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,003 miles (+1,730)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,003 miles
- Test number
- 893305633071
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass111,273 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,273 miles
- Test number
- 247366884831
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail111,272 miles (+4,138)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,272 miles
- Test number
- 275252252899
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass107,134 miles (+9,461)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 107,134 miles
- Test number
- 964467143596
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass97,673 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,673 miles
- Test number
- 657103208411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,666 miles (+8,772)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,666 miles
- Test number
- 246911126426
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass88,894 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,894 miles
- Test number
- 810105338948
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,352 miles (+12,412)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,352 miles
- Test number
- 134657463816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,940 miles
- Test number
- 384689514437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,940 miles (+20,199)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,940 miles
- Test number
- 165070788666
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass44,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 44,741 miles
- Test number
- 799770185069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y15 JVW
- Does Y15 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 JVW is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 JVW?
- The MOT on Y15 JVW is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 JVW done?
- Y15 JVW was recorded at 143,351 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 9,176 miles a year.
- Has Y15 JVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 JVW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y15 JVW 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 JVW find?
- Y15 JVW passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush, and 1 more.
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