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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y21 LRCMOT history

Y21 LRC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 111,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y21 LRC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,602 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 LRC
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
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 LRC was last recorded at 111,602 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,653 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,949 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,602 miles
  • 2025 – 107,653 miles
  • 2024 – 103,084 miles
  • 2023 – 97,019 miles
  • 2022 – 91,024 miles
  • 2021 – 87,388 miles
  • 2020 – 82,529 miles
  • 2019 – 78,520 miles
  • 2018 – 68,528 miles
  • 2017 – 64,637 miles
  • 2016 – 59,441 miles
  • 2015 – 51,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,602 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,602 miles
    Test number
    565211504067
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail111,589 miles (+3,936)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,589 miles
    Test number
    486012776142
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass107,653 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    294204357411
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass103,084 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,084 miles
    Test number
    884251654902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    963160785519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,019 miles (+5,995)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    436837158216
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass91,024 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,024 miles
    Test number
    168217978265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,388 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    403780466754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,529 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    765222069267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,520 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    788913492250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,528 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    187198374220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,637 miles (+5,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    64,637 miles
    Test number
    769290664005
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear brake discs lipped and corroded.
  13. Pass59,441 miles (+8,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,441 miles
    Test number
    455509204017
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC OUTER LIPPED
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER LIPPED
  14. Pass51,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    184209022466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 LRC

Does Y21 LRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 LRC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 LRC?
The MOT on Y21 LRC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 LRC done?
Y21 LRC was recorded at 111,602 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has Y21 LRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 LRC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y21 LRC 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 Y21 LRC find?
Y21 LRC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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