BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
Y18 ACBMOT history
Y18 ACB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 140,845 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,845 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 ACB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 ACB was last recorded at 140,845 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 140,637 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 208 miles
- Average per year
- 12,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,845 miles
- 2024 – 127,466 miles
- 2023 – 117,070 miles
- 2022 – 109,320 miles
- 2021 – 102,982 miles
- 2020 – 95,009 miles
- 2019 – 79,256 miles
- 2018 – 60,204 miles
- 2017 – 38,707 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,845 miles
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryLED bulbs fitted to front side lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to plyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to plyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp onRecorded 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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 1 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,845 miles (+208)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,845 miles
- Test number
- 261180650694
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLED bulbs fitted to front side lights
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to ply
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to ply
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
Fail140,637 miles (+13,171)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,637 miles
- Test number
- 685594513594
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake calliper retainer missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLED bulbs fitted to front side lights
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to ply
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to ply
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
Pass127,466 miles (+10,396)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,466 miles
- Test number
- 365821491544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and outside of tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass117,070 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,070 miles
- Test number
- 602613736929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,961 miles (+7,641)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,961 miles
- Test number
- 709176272472
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass109,320 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 109,320 miles
- Test number
- 785773117002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,172 miles (+6,190)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,172 miles
- Test number
- 272124415910
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Pass102,982 miles (+7,973)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,982 miles
- Test number
- 237218821251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,009 miles (+15,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,009 miles
- Test number
- 446258216631
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,256 miles (+19,052)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,256 miles
- Test number
- 560951549646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass60,204 miles (+144)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 60,204 miles
- Test number
- 159410999157
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail60,060 miles (+21,353)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,060 miles
- Test number
- 758417863739
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,707 miles
- Test number
- 468170074276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 ACB
- Does Y18 ACB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ACB is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 ACB?
- The MOT on Y18 ACB is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 ACB done?
- Y18 ACB was recorded at 140,845 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 12,464 miles a year.
- Has Y18 ACB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 ACB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y18 ACB 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 Y18 ACB find?
- Y18 ACB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: brake fluid close to minimum mark; led bulbs fitted to front side lights; nearside front inner tyre worn on edge & will soon wear through to ply, and 5 more.
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