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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

Y18 URUMOT history

Y18 URU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

Y18 URU 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
94,581 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 URU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 URU was last recorded at 94,581 miles on 13 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,571 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,581 miles
  • 2022 – 94,142 miles
  • 2021 – 92,976 miles
  • 2020 – 88,618 miles
  • 2019 – 83,932 miles
  • 2018 – 79,012 miles
  • 2017 – 73,127 miles
  • 2016 – 68,668 miles
  • 2015 – 63,338 miles
  • 2014 – 54,954 miles
  • 2013 – 50,997 miles
  • 2012 – 47,124 miles
  • 2011 – 40,593 miles
  • 2010 – 31,220 miles
  • 2009 – 27,392 miles
  • 2007 – 21,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,581 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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,581 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,581 miles
    Test number
    293236810569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,571 miles (+429)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,571 miles
    Test number
    471602873134
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working time of test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (not done up loose) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod insecurely attached (not done up loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,142 miles (+1,166)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,142 miles
    Test number
    335158687950
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    984078923446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,976 miles (+4,358)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,976 miles
    Test number
    300215854853
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass88,618 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    306433804690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,932 miles (+4,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,932 miles
    Test number
    524920604677
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass79,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    665296359483
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,012 miles (+5,885)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    846906087215
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow hid light fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow hid fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,127 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    843798343199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    973138182927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,668 miles (+5,330)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    523957170904
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoot doesn't close

  13. Pass63,338 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,338 miles
    Test number
    945695315294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,954 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    525863724264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,997 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,997 miles
    Test number
    309384613489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,124 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    838009292160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,593 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,593 miles
    Test number
    219361701297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    490475520288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,220 miles (+3,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,220 miles
    Test number
    152195020245
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass27,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    892695529245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,392 miles (+6,007)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,392 miles
    Test number
    944365929250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Fail21,385 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    261568807159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass21,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,385 miles
    Test number
    361518507147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 URU

Does Y18 URU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 URU is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 URU?
The MOT on Y18 URU is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 URU done?
Y18 URU was recorded at 94,581 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,838 miles a year.
Has Y18 URU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 URU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 URU 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 URU find?
Y18 URU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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