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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y18 JRKMOT history

Y18 JRK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

Y18 JRK white 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 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
114,968 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JRK was last recorded at 114,968 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,905 miles · 28 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
9,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,968 miles
  • 2025 – 96,000 miles
  • 2024 – 72,812 miles
  • 2023 – 65,850 miles
  • 2022 – 65,750 miles
  • 2021 – 60,849 miles
  • 2020 – 54,466 miles
  • 2019 – 47,085 miles
  • 2018 – 41,133 miles
  • 2017 – 32,291 miles
  • 2016 – 20,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ almost through to cords outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,968 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    114,968 miles
    Test number
    577981488872
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,905 miles (+18,905)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    460206414021
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,000 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,000 miles
    Test number
    522795136835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,888 miles (+9,787)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    416110027800
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass86,101 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    114154643140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    485461600851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail82,741 miles (+9,929)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    199481767606
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    846219278049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,812 miles (+83)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,812 miles
    Test number
    393519687872
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail72,729 miles (+6,879)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    458392191343
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass65,850 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    456485600992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,798 miles (+48)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    764087754444
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Fail65,750 miles (+4,901)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    314044791225
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass60,849 miles (+6,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,849 miles
    Test number
    144263541026
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass54,466 miles (+7,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    591158111383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,085 miles (+5,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,085 miles
    Test number
    506065316710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass41,133 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    104751835084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ almost through to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail41,031 miles (+8,740)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    447719918970
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ almost through to cords outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass32,291 miles (+11,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    910033868046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,714 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    150744350900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,177 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,177 miles
    Test number
    117077182112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y18 JRK

Does Y18 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JRK is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JRK?
The MOT on Y18 JRK is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 JRK done?
Y18 JRK was recorded at 114,968 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 9,345 miles a year.
Has Y18 JRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JRK has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 JRK 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 JRK find?
Y18 JRK passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear.

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