BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc
Y18 JAYMOT history
Y18 JAY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 116,714 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,863 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 JAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 21 Feb 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 JAY was last recorded at 116,714 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,714 miles · 24 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,863 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,714 miles
- 2025 – 111,968 miles
- 2024 – 107,173 miles
- 2022 – 104,949 miles
- 2021 – 102,532 miles
- 2019 – 86,610 miles
- 2018 – 74,189 miles
- 2017 – 51,978 miles
- 2016 – 27,324 miles
- 2015 – 15,278 miles
- 2014 – 5,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,714 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,714 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 116,714 miles
- Test number
- 714393082887
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,714 miles (+4,746)9 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,714 miles
- Test number
- 356716318967
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,968 miles (+4,795)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 111,968 miles
- Test number
- 697467658105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,173 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 107,173 miles
- Test number
- 224373379392
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,949 miles (+2,417)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,949 miles
- Test number
- 589580689792
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,532 miles (+15,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,532 miles
- Test number
- 689571278504
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,610 miles (+12,421)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,610 miles
- Test number
- 102364164173
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,189 miles (+22,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 74,189 miles
- Test number
- 766940169190
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass51,978 miles (+24,654)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,978 miles
- Test number
- 940302068150
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
Pass27,324 miles (+12,046)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 27,324 miles
- Test number
- 597908571221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,278 miles (+9,490)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 15,278 miles
- Test number
- 848904265107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,788 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 5,788 miles
- Test number
- 559982774196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 5,452 miles
- Test number
- 167898244401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 JAY
- Does Y18 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JAY is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 JAY?
- The MOT on Y18 JAY is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 JAY done?
- Y18 JAY was recorded at 116,714 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,863 miles a year.
- Has Y18 JAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 JAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y18 JAY 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 JAY find?
- Y18 JAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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