BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,997 cc
Y18 SJMMOT history
Y18 SJM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 58,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 58,422 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,722 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 SJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 SJM was last recorded at 58,422 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 9,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,756 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,666 miles
- Average per year
- 4,722 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,422 miles
- 2025 – 48,756 miles
- 2024 – 37,529 miles
- 2023 – 30,961 miles
- 2022 – 26,627 miles
- 2021 – 18,920 miles
- 2020 – 16,720 miles
- 2019 – 16,429 miles
- 2018 – 14,948 miles
- 2017 – 12,801 miles
- 2016 – 9,871 miles
- 2015 – 7,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,422 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low and tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Low tone horn inop (high still working)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,422 miles (+9,666)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 58,422 miles
- Test number
- 620612104301
- AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing low and tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords 225/45 R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,756 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 48,756 miles
- Test number
- 725327439871
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both brake reaction arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail48,756 miles (+11,227)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,756 miles
- Test number
- 163351381458
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both brake reaction arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass37,529 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 37,529 miles
- Test number
- 230181569085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail37,528 miles (+6,567)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,528 miles
- Test number
- 175037270202
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass30,961 miles (+4,334)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 30,961 miles
- Test number
- 197619875247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,627 miles (+7,707)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 26,627 miles
- Test number
- 701051053367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,920 miles (+2,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 18,920 miles
- Test number
- 239292198548
- AdvisoryNearside Front Spring upper mounting rubber deteriorating.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Spring upper mounting rubber deteriorating.
Pass16,720 miles (+291)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 16,720 miles
- Test number
- 990088004534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,429 miles (+1,481)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 16,429 miles
- Test number
- 594850883114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,948 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 14,948 miles
- Test number
- 156355354391
- AdvisoryLow tone horn inop (high still working)
Fail14,948 miles (+2,147)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,948 miles
- Test number
- 938577718214
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLow tone horn inop (high still working)
Pass12,801 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 12,801 miles
- Test number
- 455666087708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 9,871 miles
- Test number
- 567195926176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,871 miles (+2,710)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,871 miles
- Test number
- 715480456374
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall. (4.1.D.1b)
Pass7,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 7,161 miles
- Test number
- 407312540196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 SJM
- Does Y18 SJM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SJM is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 SJM?
- The MOT on Y18 SJM is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 SJM done?
- Y18 SJM was recorded at 58,422 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
- Has Y18 SJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 SJM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y18 SJM 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 SJM find?
- Y18 SJM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: central front items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.
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