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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

Y18 AKFMOT history

Y18 AKF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y18 AKF silver 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 30 May 2027
Mileage
148,904 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 AKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 AKF was last recorded at 148,904 miles on 26 May 2026, 7,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,598 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,306 miles
Average per year
5,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,904 miles
  • 2025 – 141,598 miles
  • 2024 – 138,941 miles
  • 2023 – 136,945 miles
  • 2021 – 130,361 miles
  • 2020 – 117,682 miles
  • 2019 – 105,859 miles
  • 2016 – 99,834 miles
  • 2015 – 94,504 miles
  • 2014 – 90,413 miles
  • 2013 – 86,438 miles
  • 2012 – 75,641 miles
  • 2011 – 56,427 miles
  • 2010 – 48,370 miles
  • 2009 – 43,585 miles
  • 2008 – 41,291 miles
  • 2007 – 39,987 miles
  • 2006 – 35,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,904 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle under body covered with underseal/ grease

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,904 miles (+7,306)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    236978887167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body covered with underseal/ grease

  2. Pass141,598 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,598 miles
    Test number
    603570628629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,530 miles (+2,589)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    844317558539
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass138,941 miles (+1,996)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,941 miles
    Test number
    785941156488
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody
    • AdvisoryOil residue on engine

  5. Pass136,945 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,945 miles
    Test number
    652003692476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,934 miles (+14)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    520297854914
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Fail136,920 miles (+6,559)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,920 miles
    Test number
    786167392306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake performance not tested Rigid pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNSF & OSR brakes binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass130,361 miles (+12,679)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    401308189549
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass117,682 miles (+11,823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    359478023254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,859 miles (+6,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,859 miles
    Test number
    554408067559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,834 miles (+87)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    150830520921
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

  12. Fail99,747 miles (+5,243)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    511733260404
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer jet slightly blocked

  13. Pass94,504 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    348814421401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front indicator broken (taped up)

  14. Fail94,424 miles (+4,011)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    551513681702
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass90,413 miles (+3,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    90,413 miles
    Test number
    219673834373
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass86,438 miles (+10,797)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    199096543307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass75,641 miles (+19,214)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    965928122312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth windscreen washer jets slightly blocked
    • NoteYellow oil light + brake pad warning light on

  18. Pass56,427 miles (+8,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    767218321353
    • NoteFront brakes to be checked

  19. Pass48,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    653567270209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,370 miles (+4,785)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    222407170254
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass43,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    762701499139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,585 miles (+2,294)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    972901699105
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  23. Pass41,291 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,291 miles
    Test number
    243122298401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,987 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,987 miles
    Test number
    404340387159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,177 miles
    Test number
    780885746186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 AKF

Does Y18 AKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 AKF is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 AKF?
The MOT on Y18 AKF is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 AKF done?
Y18 AKF was recorded at 148,904 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,686 miles a year.
Has Y18 AKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 AKF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 AKF 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 AKF find?
Y18 AKF passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 3 more.

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