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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

Y21 RPLMOT history

Y21 RPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y21 RPL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
71,581 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 RPL was last recorded at 71,581 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,578 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
4,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,581 miles
  • 2025 – 67,578 miles
  • 2024 – 63,849 miles
  • 2022 – 61,308 miles
  • 2021 – 57,973 miles
  • 2020 – 53,160 miles
  • 2019 – 49,856 miles
  • 2018 – 45,590 miles
  • 2017 – 39,639 miles
  • 2016 – 24,960 miles
  • 2015 – 19,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,581 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,581 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    71,581 miles
    Test number
    705391318614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,578 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    628597232622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,849 miles (+2,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    983357876411
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass61,308 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    569033381350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    111774193307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,973 miles (+4,813)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    573804195031
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear in on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear in on inner edge cords soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUneven tyre wear all round . Alignment may be out
  7. Pass53,160 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,160 miles
    Test number
    669856977593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,385 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,385 miles
    Test number
    820270857685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,856 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,856 miles
    Test number
    642106731112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,590 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    158651685540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,639 miles (+14,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,639 miles
    Test number
    877258078130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,960 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    24,960 miles
    Test number
    244283164208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,943 miles (+5,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    867706517911
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass19,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,560 miles
    Test number
    375952285026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 RPL

Does Y21 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 RPL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 RPL?
The MOT on Y21 RPL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 RPL done?
Y21 RPL was recorded at 71,581 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
Has Y21 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 RPL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y21 RPL 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 RPL find?
Y21 RPL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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