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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y18 PAXMOT history

Y18 PAX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y18 PAX 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
94,709 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 PAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 PAX was last recorded at 94,709 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,498 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,211 miles
Average per year
4,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,709 miles
  • 2025 – 92,498 miles
  • 2024 – 88,472 miles
  • 2023 – 85,178 miles
  • 2022 – 81,598 miles
  • 2021 – 77,736 miles
  • 2020 – 73,128 miles
  • 2019 – 70,361 miles
  • 2018 – 65,652 miles
  • 2017 – 60,235 miles
  • 2016 – 53,725 miles
  • 2015 – 48,835 miles
  • 2014 – 40,907 miles
  • 2013 – 34,850 miles
  • 2012 – 27,954 miles
  • 2011 – 22,509 miles
  • 2010 – 15,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,709 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    94,709 miles
    Test number
    115363004474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,498 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,498 miles
    Test number
    308339080747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,472 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,472 miles
    Test number
    176777287411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,356 miles (+3,178)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,356 miles
    Test number
    796879268141
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass85,178 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    599455511549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass81,598 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,598 miles
    Test number
    611625595495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,736 miles (+4,608)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    649708128076
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cailper retaining spring missing
  8. Pass73,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    270407107257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,128 miles (+2,767)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    995235437629
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass70,361 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    135253252736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,652 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    195728945530
    • 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))
  12. Pass60,235 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    550672074787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,233 miles (+6,508)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    979474047151
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass53,725 miles (+4,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,725 miles
    Test number
    725810044915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass48,835 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    993844621338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,907 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,907 miles
    Test number
    355674554471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,850 miles (+6,896)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    937624253252
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass27,954 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    736451242284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,509 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    256125751215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,828 miles
    Test number
    451747230209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 PAX

Does Y18 PAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 PAX is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 PAX?
The MOT on Y18 PAX is valid until 8 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 PAX done?
Y18 PAX was recorded at 94,709 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,898 miles a year.
Has Y18 PAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 PAX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 PAX 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 PAX find?
Y18 PAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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