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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

Y23 AKBMOT history

Y23 AKB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 133,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y23 AKB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,533 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 AKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 AKB was last recorded at 133,533 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,664 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,869 miles
Average per year
10,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,533 miles
  • 2024 – 125,664 miles
  • 2023 – 117,381 miles
  • 2022 – 106,183 miles
  • 2021 – 96,464 miles
  • 2020 – 84,444 miles
  • 2019 – 76,824 miles
  • 2018 – 67,662 miles
  • 2017 – 56,797 miles
  • 2016 – 39,457 miles
  • 2015 – 28,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,533 miles (+7,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,533 miles
    Test number
    146566083843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass125,664 miles (+8,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,664 miles
    Test number
    142920257495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slightly noisy

  3. Pass117,381 miles (+11,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,381 miles
    Test number
    209269513847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm slight play (front of the two arms)

  4. Pass106,183 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,183 miles
    Test number
    979262901270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,182 miles (+9,718)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,182 miles
    Test number
    317311354864
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass96,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    729455141514
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  7. Fail96,464 miles (+12,020)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    156598919654
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted

  8. Pass84,444 miles (+7,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,444 miles
    Test number
    745066167048
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Both front fog lamp lenses damaged.

  9. Pass76,824 miles (+9,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,824 miles
    Test number
    692401761853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass67,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    281145089437
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wiper blade missing.

  11. Fail67,662 miles (+10,865)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    151266580321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Wiper blade missing.

  12. Pass56,797 miles (+17,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    740954237324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,457 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,457 miles
    Test number
    788674890814
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail39,432 miles (+10,815)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,432 miles
    Test number
    192261478686
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing smooth on the inner edge. (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryChildseats fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts in the tread. no ply or cords seen and als wearing smooth on the inner edge.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

  15. Pass28,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    446691200075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 AKB

Does Y23 AKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 AKB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 AKB?
The MOT on Y23 AKB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 AKB done?
Y23 AKB was recorded at 133,533 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 10,382 miles a year.
Has Y23 AKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 AKB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y23 AKB 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 Y23 AKB find?
Y23 AKB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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