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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y18 ROMMOT history

Y18 ROM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 180,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

Y18 ROM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,971 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 ROM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 ROM was last recorded at 180,971 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 10,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,128 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,843 miles
Average per year
11,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,971 miles
  • 2025 – 170,128 miles
  • 2024 – 158,339 miles
  • 2023 – 147,089 miles
  • 2022 – 137,735 miles
  • 2021 – 128,063 miles
  • 2020 – 126,361 miles
  • 2019 – 118,293 miles
  • 2018 – 111,110 miles
  • 2017 – 101,785 miles
  • 2016 – 99,877 miles
  • 2015 – 63,844 miles
  • 2014 – 42,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,971 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,971 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,971 miles
    Test number
    555990972063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,128 miles (+11,789)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,128 miles
    Test number
    857026746849
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass158,339 miles (+11,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    158,339 miles
    Test number
    530327558259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,089 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,089 miles
    Test number
    876585286429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,735 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,735 miles
    Test number
    585702443785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,700 miles (+7,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,700 miles
    Test number
    862914061850
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills and under tray fitted

  7. Pass128,063 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,063 miles
    Test number
    283068877270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,361 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,361 miles
    Test number
    661238606622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,293 miles (+7,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,293 miles
    Test number
    313976880962
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass111,110 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,110 miles
    Test number
    807243110831
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Fail111,090 miles (+9,305)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    512356119791
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Gear Box Area

  12. Pass101,785 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,785 miles
    Test number
    140532739501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass99,877 miles (+9,801)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,877 miles
    Test number
    409120508832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,076 miles (+26,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,076 miles
    Test number
    901293135838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass63,844 miles (+21,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,844 miles
    Test number
    746306185071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    188918114188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,054 miles (+1,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    297626614467
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  18. Pass40,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    558827114085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail40,440 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,440 miles
    Test number
    267316214000
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y18 ROM

Does Y18 ROM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ROM is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 ROM?
The MOT on Y18 ROM is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 ROM done?
Y18 ROM was recorded at 180,971 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 11,190 miles a year.
Has Y18 ROM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 ROM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on Y18 ROM 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 ROM find?
Y18 ROM passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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