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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

Y18 JCXMOT history

Y18 JCX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y18 JCX black 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,857 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JCX was last recorded at 140,857 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 7,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2014: 77,901 miles, lower than 127,340 miles on 25 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,640 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,217 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,857 miles
  • 2025 – 133,640 miles
  • 2024 – 129,506 miles
  • 2023 – 125,754 miles
  • 2022 – 121,458 miles
  • 2021 – 114,635 miles
  • 2020 – 107,705 miles
  • 2019 – 99,381 miles
  • 2018 – 92,556 miles
  • 2017 – 84,591 miles
  • 2016 – 83,520 miles
  • 2015 – 80,599 miles
  • 2014 – 77,996 miles
  • 2013 – 127,340 miles
  • 2012 – 120,813 miles
  • 2011 – 115,344 miles
  • 2010 – 99,003 miles
  • 2009 – 84,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,857 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,857 miles (+7,217)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,857 miles
    Test number
    998728133761
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,640 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    906898028972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    694630095314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,506 miles (+3,752)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    944827993568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,754 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,754 miles
    Test number
    324678496748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,458 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,458 miles
    Test number
    878148792295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,337 miles (+6,702)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,337 miles
    Test number
    909944936511
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  8. Pass114,635 miles (+6,930)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    779474017899
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass107,705 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,705 miles
    Test number
    489207683241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,381 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    954091846082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,556 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    842859470964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    538110700461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail84,591 miles (+1,071)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    547017781947
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red both (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass83,520 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,520 miles
    Test number
    866117498512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    270452434908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,599 miles (+2,603)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    244598480996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  17. Pass77,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    636138664209
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail77,996 miles (+95)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    795928564296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail77,901 miles (-49,439)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,901 miles
    Test number
    136362434282
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass127,340 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    266007433267
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass120,813 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    120,813 miles
    Test number
    408262142221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,344 miles (+16,341)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    896554431250
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteCondition of rear brake discs (slightly worn).
    • NoteCondition of rear number plate .
    • NoteNearside and offside front outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

  23. Pass99,003 miles (+14,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    933049800264
    • NoteCondition of front discs (slightly worn).
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle not checked due to plastic covers .

  24. Pass84,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    210074829294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JCX

Does Y18 JCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JCX is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JCX?
The MOT on Y18 JCX is valid until 23 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 JCX done?
Y18 JCX was recorded at 140,857 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has Y18 JCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JCX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 JCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y18 JCX find?
Y18 JCX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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