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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y18 PAUMOT history

Y18 PAU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.

Y18 PAU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2025
Mileage
127,370 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 PAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 PAU was last recorded at 127,370 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 3,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,767 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,603 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,370 miles
  • 2023 – 123,767 miles
  • 2022 – 119,711 miles
  • 2021 – 115,811 miles
  • 2020 – 111,203 miles
  • 2019 – 104,121 miles
  • 2018 – 98,165 miles
  • 2017 – 91,943 miles
  • 2016 – 85,338 miles
  • 2015 – 79,512 miles
  • 2014 – 75,580 miles
  • 2013 – 71,277 miles
  • 2012 – 65,336 miles
  • 2011 – 61,071 miles
  • 2010 – 49,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside front tyre side wall and nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear sub frame very rusty and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play in nearside and offside upper rear inner arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside and offside front tyres perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,370 miles (+3,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    326610764281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,767 miles (+4,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    402677333049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,711 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    589529125165
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake flex hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded and suspension arm mounting points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside rear top upper inner arm bushes

  4. Fail119,709 miles (+3,898)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    286404403522
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible badly cracked (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake flex hoses slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded and suspension arm mounting points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside rear top upper inner arm bushes

  5. Pass115,811 miles (+4,608)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,811 miles
    Test number
    844681997929
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,203 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,203 miles
    Test number
    984667653837
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall and nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside upper rear inner arm bushes

  7. Fail111,168 miles (+7,047)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    683538846339
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened by rear wheel under body from axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall and nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension mounting bracket from axle to under body corroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame very rusty and corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside upper rear inner arm bushes

  8. Pass104,121 miles (+5,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    781398722328
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limits and perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame staring to corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside rear top inner arm bushes

  9. Pass98,165 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    185824099109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear top inner arm bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

  10. Fail98,135 miles (+6,192)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    901057962540
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working on boot lid (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear top inner arm bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

  11. Pass91,943 miles (+6,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,943 miles
    Test number
    589261978696
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn and lipped and pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear upper inner arm bushes

  12. Pass85,338 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    977559866994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,512 miles (+3,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    775688876035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,580 miles (+4,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,580 miles
    Test number
    867241054201
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,277 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    537358043246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,336 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    317801952480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,071 miles (+12,020)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,071 miles
    Test number
    798775451294
    • NoteEngine management light indicating a fault,not affecting emissions

  18. Pass49,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    833887120354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,051 miles1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    311476520315
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBabyseat fitted offside rear
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
    • NoteOuter sills covered

Questions about Y18 PAU

Does Y18 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 PAU expired on 12 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 PAU?
The MOT on Y18 PAU expired on 12 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 PAU done?
Y18 PAU was recorded at 127,370 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has Y18 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 PAU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y18 PAU 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 PAU find?
Y18 PAU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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