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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y1 WALMOT history

Y1 WAL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y1 WAL silver 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,410 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 WAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 WAL was last recorded at 98,410 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 8,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,375 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,035 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,410 miles
  • 2025 – 90,375 miles
  • 2024 – 82,498 miles
  • 2023 – 72,748 miles
  • 2022 – 62,493 miles
  • 2021 – 54,447 miles
  • 2020 – 49,456 miles
  • 2019 – 44,479 miles
  • 2018 – 36,509 miles
  • 2017 – 30,652 miles
  • 2016 – 26,204 miles
  • 2015 – 21,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • DangerousPcv breather pipe snapped allowing crank case gases into cabin

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,410 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    254625275356
    • DangerousPcv breather pipe snapped allowing crank case gases into cabin
  2. Fail98,410 miles (+8,035)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    708293406834
    • DangerousPcv breather pipe snapped allowing crank case gases into cabin
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass90,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    210198642915
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Fail90,375 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    268796614173
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Pass82,498 miles (+38)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,498 miles
    Test number
    190570689847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail82,460 miles (+9,712)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,460 miles
    Test number
    933538994160
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass72,748 miles (+10,255)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    372626066530
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,493 miles (+8,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,493 miles
    Test number
    931759178857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  9. Pass54,447 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,447 miles
    Test number
    875879339001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass49,456 miles (+4,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,456 miles
    Test number
    889032862518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass44,479 miles (+7,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    369353856804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass36,509 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,509 miles
    Test number
    983373843440
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail36,494 miles (+5,842)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    126779333199
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass30,652 miles (+4,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    654229534536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass26,204 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,204 miles
    Test number
    842716916596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,375 miles
    Test number
    631778769479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 WAL

Does Y1 WAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 WAL is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 WAL?
The MOT on Y1 WAL is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 WAL done?
Y1 WAL was recorded at 98,410 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has Y1 WAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 WAL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y1 WAL 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 Y1 WAL find?
Y1 WAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect: pcv breather pipe snapped allowing crank case gases into cabin.

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