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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y20 VTEMOT history

Y20 VTE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

Y20 VTE black 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,336 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 VTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 VTE was last recorded at 74,336 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,708 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,628 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,336 miles
  • 2025 – 71,708 miles
  • 2024 – 69,025 miles
  • 2023 – 66,939 miles
  • 2022 – 64,777 miles
  • 2021 – 62,065 miles
  • 2020 – 59,467 miles
  • 2019 – 56,834 miles
  • 2018 – 52,670 miles
  • 2017 – 47,771 miles
  • 2016 – 42,979 miles
  • 2015 – 38,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front tyre perished and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,336 miles (+2,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    447481840484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,708 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,708 miles
    Test number
    845791174666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail71,691 miles (+2,666)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,691 miles
    Test number
    292281654447
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,025 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    69,025 miles
    Test number
    355341965694
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,939 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,939 miles
    Test number
    531441539320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,777 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    542285915476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,065 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,065 miles
    Test number
    233633888976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,259 miles (+792)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    618263621755
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass59,467 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,467 miles
    Test number
    386295491052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,397 miles (+2,563)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    156690930825
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,834 miles (+4,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,834 miles
    Test number
    473631869289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays,unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

  12. Pass52,670 miles (+4,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    812349813449
    • AdvisoryOffside both o/s tyre valves split
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Pass47,771 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    447081954752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and split
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail47,563 miles (+4,584)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    819398602426
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and split
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass42,979 miles (+4,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,979 miles
    Test number
    419681720983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass38,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,223 miles
    Test number
    760010549903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,223 miles (+4,102)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,223 miles
    Test number
    749548823884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass34,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    738873455172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 VTE

Does Y20 VTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 VTE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 VTE?
The MOT on Y20 VTE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 VTE done?
Y20 VTE was recorded at 74,336 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has Y20 VTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 VTE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 VTE 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 VTE find?
Y20 VTE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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