
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass94,709 miles (+2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 115363004474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,498 miles (+4,026)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 92,498 miles
- Test number
- 308339080747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,472 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 88,472 miles
- Test number
- 176777287411
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass81,598 miles (+3,862)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,598 miles
- Test number
- 611625595495
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass73,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,128 miles
- Test number
- 270407107257
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass70,361 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 70,361 miles
- Test number
- 135253252736
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass60,235 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,235 miles
- Test number
- 550672074787
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass48,835 miles (+7,928)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,835 miles
- Test number
- 993844621338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,907 miles (+6,057)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,907 miles
- Test number
- 355674554471
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass27,954 miles (+5,445)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 27,954 miles
- Test number
- 736451242284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,509 miles (+6,681)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 22,509 miles
- Test number
- 256125751215
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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