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BMW 320

Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

Y18 BENMOT history

Y18 BEN is a blue diesel BMW 320 first used on 30 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 80,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,715 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
320
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BEN was last recorded at 80,715 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 12,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,287 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,428 miles
Average per year
11,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,715 miles
  • 2025 – 68,287 miles
  • 2024 – 55,716 miles
  • 2023 – 45,424 miles
  • 2022 – 34,745 miles
  • 2021 – 24,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    876275137628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,712 miles (+12,425)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    986187630226
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass68,287 miles (+12,571)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    318947972334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,716 miles (+10,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    964009067773
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass45,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    141196545640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,424 miles (+10,679)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,424 miles
    Test number
    455446674885
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,745 miles (+10,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    864454893351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass24,415 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    867955299943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about Y18 BEN

Does Y18 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BEN is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BEN?
The MOT on Y18 BEN is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BEN done?
Y18 BEN was recorded at 80,715 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 11,311 miles a year.
Has Y18 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BEN has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 BEN 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 BEN find?
Y18 BEN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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