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BMW 318

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y20 EMPMOT history

Y20 EMP is a grey diesel BMW 318 first used on 9 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,212 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 EMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
9 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 EMP was last recorded at 79,212 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 9,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,248 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,964 miles
Average per year
8,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,212 miles
  • 2025 – 69,248 miles
  • 2024 – 56,370 miles
  • 2023 – 46,472 miles
  • 2022 – 43,494 miles
  • 2021 – 35,038 miles
  • 2020 – 31,389 miles
  • 2019 – 28,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,212 miles (+9,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,212 miles
    Test number
    384728962517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass69,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    667591354347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,248 miles (+12,878)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,248 miles
    Test number
    157094077002
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass56,370 miles (+9,898)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    355761049253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,472 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,472 miles
    Test number
    132562652271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,494 miles (+8,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    163598168034
    • AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect vehicle.
  7. Pass35,038 miles (+3,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    611254700057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge action required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge action required (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
  8. Pass31,389 miles (+3,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    31,389 miles
    Test number
    352843119235
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn outer edges.
    • AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.
  9. Pass28,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,259 miles
    Test number
    175721437094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about Y20 EMP

Does Y20 EMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 EMP is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 EMP?
The MOT on Y20 EMP is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 EMP done?
Y20 EMP was recorded at 79,212 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 8,085 miles a year.
Has Y20 EMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 EMP has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 EMP 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 Y20 EMP find?
Y20 EMP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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