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BMW M3

Green · Petrol · 2016 · 2,979 cc

Y18 LALMOT history

Y18 LAL is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 45,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y18 LAL green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
45,117 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LAL was last recorded at 45,117 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,122 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
995 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,117 miles
  • 2025 – 44,122 miles
  • 2023 – 43,855 miles
  • 2022 – 42,490 miles
  • 2021 – 39,667 miles
  • 2020 – 33,160 miles
  • 2019 – 24,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,117 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,117 miles (+995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    45,117 miles
    Test number
    817647447707
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass44,122 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    791570583122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail44,122 miles (+267)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    448389149619
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass43,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    767390322830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,855 miles (+1,365)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,855 miles
    Test number
    178680942896
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass42,490 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,490 miles
    Test number
    101865278279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,667 miles (+6,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    413608785569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,160 miles (+8,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,160 miles
    Test number
    482679147064
    • 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))

  9. Pass24,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,501 miles
    Test number
    687034098898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 LAL

Does Y18 LAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LAL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LAL?
The MOT on Y18 LAL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 LAL done?
Y18 LAL was recorded at 45,117 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has Y18 LAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LAL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 LAL 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 LAL find?
Y18 LAL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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