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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

Y18 LAYMOT history

Y18 LAY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y18 LAY 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 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,919 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 LAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 LAY was last recorded at 109,919 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,773 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
4,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,919 miles
  • 2025 – 109,773 miles
  • 2024 – 109,421 miles
  • 2022 – 108,801 miles
  • 2021 – 108,778 miles
  • 2020 – 108,678 miles
  • 2019 – 108,290 miles
  • 2018 – 107,815 miles
  • 2016 – 106,878 miles
  • 2015 – 106,712 miles
  • 2014 – 105,242 miles
  • 2013 – 103,526 miles
  • 2012 – 93,496 miles
  • 2011 – 81,486 miles
  • 2010 – 73,741 miles
  • 2008 – 42,602 miles
  • 2007 – 21,399 miles
  • 2006 – 16,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,919 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    659736305026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass109,773 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,773 miles
    Test number
    237249896134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,421 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,421 miles
    Test number
    720624995899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,170 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,170 miles
    Test number
    273734829348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,801 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,801 miles
    Test number
    660849982660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,778 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,778 miles
    Test number
    900222832611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,678 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    808723004259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,290 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,290 miles
    Test number
    485173572505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,815 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    387957890389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    204469777431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,528 miles (+650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,528 miles
    Test number
    521832316278
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass106,878 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    555703631320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,712 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,712 miles
    Test number
    433105873938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,122 miles (+880)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,122 miles
    Test number
    568656805005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front windows fitted with a tinting film

  15. Pass105,242 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    447173614052
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,526 miles (+10,030)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,526 miles
    Test number
    447468733073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    195032212025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail93,496 miles (+12,010)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,496 miles
    Test number
    398642612009
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,486 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    697841921005
    • NoteBoot area,outer sills not checked properly due to covers
    • NoteBrake pads low

  20. Fail81,486 miles (+7,745)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    247379811075
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoot area,outer sills not checked properly due to covers
    • NoteBrake pads low

  21. Pass73,741 miles (+31,139)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    914362820003
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower suspension ball joints and bushes

  22. Pass42,602 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,602 miles
    Test number
    752829448283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,479 miles (+21,080)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    732437148250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteNo postcode or bsu no on plates

  24. Pass21,399 miles (+5,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,399 miles
    Test number
    763575637135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass16,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    531119566032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 LAY

Does Y18 LAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 LAY is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 LAY?
The MOT on Y18 LAY is valid until 29 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 LAY done?
Y18 LAY was recorded at 109,919 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,551 miles a year.
Has Y18 LAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 LAY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y18 LAY 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 LAY find?
Y18 LAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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