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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y18 JALMOT history

Y18 JAL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

Y18 JAL red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
168,289 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JAL was last recorded at 168,289 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,517 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,772 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,289 miles
  • 2025 – 166,517 miles
  • 2024 – 163,857 miles
  • 2023 – 161,087 miles
  • 2022 – 157,479 miles
  • 2021 – 152,555 miles
  • 2020 – 149,807 miles
  • 2019 – 144,809 miles
  • 2018 – 138,625 miles
  • 2017 – 134,456 miles
  • 2016 – 129,726 miles
  • 2015 – 126,234 miles
  • 2014 – 123,479 miles
  • 2013 – 121,109 miles
  • 2012 – 121,031 miles
  • 2011 – 115,124 miles
  • 2009 – 108,448 miles
  • 2008 – 96,615 miles
  • 2007 – 82,532 miles
  • 2006 – 68,561 miles
  • 2005 – 57,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,289 miles (+1,772)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,289 miles
    Test number
    683164907400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass166,517 miles (+2,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,517 miles
    Test number
    289558332988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,857 miles (+2,770)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,857 miles
    Test number
    768306945514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edge of inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp washer is poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever travel is slightly high

  4. Pass161,087 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,087 miles
    Test number
    566384413954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,479 miles (+4,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    681569460614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass152,555 miles (+2,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,555 miles
    Test number
    230445177175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass149,807 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,807 miles
    Test number
    136948350775
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,797 miles (+4,988)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,797 miles
    Test number
    682009026773
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,809 miles (+43)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,809 miles
    Test number
    698285072159
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp cleaning device faulty

  10. Fail144,766 miles (+6,141)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,766 miles
    Test number
    830238741002
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass138,625 miles (+4,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    579232206020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass134,456 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,456 miles
    Test number
    951157661919
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass129,726 miles (+3,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,726 miles
    Test number
    924197113098
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion

  14. Pass126,234 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    447416685018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,479 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,479 miles
    Test number
    907011884037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    695667983014
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass121,109 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,109 miles
    Test number
    955177783033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,031 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,031 miles
    Test number
    115074502447
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/scored/pitted slightly

  19. Fail121,030 miles (+5,906)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    127373202470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/scored/pitted slightly

  20. Pass115,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    216046701085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,124 miles (+6,676)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    238296101080
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass108,448 miles (+11,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    302259049374
    • 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)

  23. Pass96,615 miles (+14,083)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,615 miles
    Test number
    890811058310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,532 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,532 miles
    Test number
    713801457374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail82,433 miles (+13,872)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    411128747409
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrive belt perished and split

  26. Pass68,561 miles (+182)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    434823756307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

  27. Fail68,379 miles (+10,631)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    194199046300
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

  28. Pass57,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,748 miles
    Test number
    362210755340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JAL

Does Y18 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JAL is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JAL?
The MOT on Y18 JAL is valid until 11 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 JAL done?
Y18 JAL was recorded at 168,289 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has Y18 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JAL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on Y18 JAL 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 JAL find?
Y18 JAL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding on edges; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges, and 3 more.

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