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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

Y18 KOPMOT history

Y18 KOP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 199,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y18 KOP grey 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
199,214 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 KOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 KOP was last recorded at 199,214 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,205 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,214 miles
  • 2025 – 173,187 miles
  • 2024 – 168,312 miles
  • 2023 – 166,634 miles
  • 2022 – 161,920 miles
  • 2021 – 159,577 miles
  • 2020 – 157,308 miles
  • 2018 – 144,400 miles
  • 2017 – 126,401 miles
  • 2015 – 97,824 miles
  • 2014 – 72,513 miles
  • 2012 – 56,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,214 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front POSITION LAMP DIM

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,214 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    199,214 miles
    Test number
    367558148063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front POSITION LAMP DIM

  2. Fail199,205 miles (+26,018)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,205 miles
    Test number
    953904044024
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass173,187 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    690201984410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,312 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    513565305164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass166,634 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,634 miles
    Test number
    865024673740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,920 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,920 miles
    Test number
    468312068246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,577 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,577 miles
    Test number
    477024414775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,308 miles (+12,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,308 miles
    Test number
    550987459673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass144,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,400 miles
    Test number
    143565057682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,399 miles (+17,998)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,399 miles
    Test number
    368677121720
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (rings) (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass126,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    550739482597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail126,401 km3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 km
    Test number
    819167969046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,824 miles (+25,311)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    185683205279
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine breather pipe broken

  14. Pass72,513 miles (+15,779)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,513 miles
    Test number
    307783904043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    416865642358
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y18 KOP

Does Y18 KOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 KOP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 KOP?
The MOT on Y18 KOP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 KOP done?
Y18 KOP was recorded at 199,214 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 10,498 miles a year.
Has Y18 KOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 KOP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 KOP 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 KOP find?
Y18 KOP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front position lamp dim.

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