BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc
Y212 RBJMOT history
Y212 RBJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 161,354 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 RBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 RBJ was last recorded at 161,354 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 2,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 159,273 miles · 13 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,081 miles
- Average per year
- 6,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,354 miles
- 2023 – 159,273 miles
- 2022 – 159,009 miles
- 2021 – 157,149 miles
- 2020 – 156,663 miles
- 2019 – 156,026 miles
- 2018 – 155,459 miles
- 2017 – 151,020 miles
- 2016 – 143,971 miles
- 2015 – 137,644 miles
- 2014 – 129,559 miles
- 2013 – 121,705 miles
- 2012 – 114,756 miles
- 2011 – 108,072 miles
- 2010 – 100,669 miles
- 2009 – 83,095 miles
- 2008 – 53,379 miles
- 2007 – 42,728 miles
- 2006 – 40,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,354 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limits
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,354 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 161,354 miles
- Test number
- 190287649637
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,273 miles (+264)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 159,273 miles
- Test number
- 240253894478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass159,009 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 159,009 miles
- Test number
- 706447241414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail159,009 miles (+1,860)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,009 miles
- Test number
- 727710579980
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,149 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 157,149 miles
- Test number
- 472608500288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limits (1.1.11 (c))
Fail157,145 miles (+482)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,145 miles
- Test number
- 951189030646
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limits (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass156,663 miles (+637)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 156,663 miles
- Test number
- 786499542488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,026 miles (+567)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 156,026 miles
- Test number
- 525405949366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limits (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,459 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 155,459 miles
- Test number
- 636003939212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,440 miles (+4,420)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,440 miles
- Test number
- 156697199014
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,020 miles (+7,049)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 151,020 miles
- Test number
- 122738366000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass143,971 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,971 miles
- Test number
- 352813341710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail143,971 miles (+6,327)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,971 miles
- Test number
- 551337886697
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass137,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 137,644 miles
- Test number
- 461338660041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,644 miles (+8,085)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,644 miles
- Test number
- 315096425995
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass129,559 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 129,559 miles
- Test number
- 357086544460
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail129,559 miles (+7,854)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,559 miles
- Test number
- 499715244234
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,705 miles (+6,949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,705 miles
- Test number
- 457807143254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,756 miles (+6,684)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 114,756 miles
- Test number
- 857178242235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass108,072 miles (+7,403)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 108,072 miles
- Test number
- 479665941229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,669 miles (+17,574)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 100,669 miles
- Test number
- 811921950202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,095 miles (+29,716)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 83,095 miles
- Test number
- 213991379264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,379 miles (+3,608)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,379 miles
- Test number
- 124955278252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,771 miles (+7,043)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 49,771 miles
- Test number
- 254098418065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,728 miles (+2,261)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 42,728 miles
- Test number
- 834179507011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,467 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,467 miles
- Test number
- 661088016167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y212 RBJ
- Does Y212 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 RBJ expired on 11 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 RBJ?
- The MOT on Y212 RBJ expired on 11 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 RBJ done?
- Y212 RBJ was recorded at 161,354 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
- Has Y212 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 RBJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y212 RBJ 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 Y212 RBJ find?
- Y212 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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