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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y17 SMJMOT history

Y17 SMJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y17 SMJ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,183 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 SMJ
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
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 SMJ was last recorded at 86,183 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,295 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,888 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,183 miles
  • 2025 – 84,295 miles
  • 2024 – 81,762 miles
  • 2023 – 79,182 miles
  • 2022 – 76,537 miles
  • 2021 – 73,072 miles
  • 2020 – 69,337 miles
  • 2019 – 66,720 miles
  • 2018 – 63,397 miles
  • 2017 – 58,997 miles
  • 2016 – 53,962 miles
  • 2015 – 47,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    740342335283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,183 miles (+1,888)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    234495184022
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,295 miles (+2,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    981853272498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass81,762 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    319048897405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass79,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    890346927138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,182 miles (+2,645)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    802654256985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass76,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    639912321767
    • 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))
  8. Fail76,537 miles (+3,465)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    374004223557
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  9. Pass73,072 miles (+3,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    310757471397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass69,337 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    615492415324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,720 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,720 miles
    Test number
    675216210387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,397 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    536056262397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,997 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,997 miles
    Test number
    613207432154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,962 miles (+6,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    291565077138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear dot s/n number removed off tyre
  15. Pass47,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    643415315459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 SMJ

Does Y17 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 SMJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 SMJ?
The MOT on Y17 SMJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 SMJ done?
Y17 SMJ was recorded at 86,183 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has Y17 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 SMJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 SMJ 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 Y17 SMJ find?
Y17 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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