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BMW 318

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

Y23 SVYMOT history

Y23 SVY is a black petrol BMW 318 first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
103,101 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 SVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 SVY was last recorded at 103,101 miles on 2 May 2026, 9,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,821 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,280 miles
Average per year
12,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,101 miles
  • 2025 – 93,821 miles
  • 2024 – 85,053 miles
  • 2023 – 82,228 miles
  • 2022 – 62,365 miles
  • 2021 – 44,095 miles
  • 2020 – 24,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,101 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,101 miles (+9,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,101 miles
    Test number
    389979885585
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,821 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,821 miles
    Test number
    843230762463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,053 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    554894400029
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,228 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    455759802171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail81,441 miles (+19,076)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    413607616435
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light bulb inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass62,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    240736697806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,365 miles (+18,270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    155276843139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass44,095 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    135145999480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail44,039 miles (+19,404)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,039 miles
    Test number
    256249669362
    • MajorOffside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass24,635 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,635 miles
    Test number
    333978989377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,498 miles
    Test number
    309496121834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 SVY

Does Y23 SVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 SVY is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 SVY?
The MOT on Y23 SVY is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 SVY done?
Y23 SVY was recorded at 103,101 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 12,526 miles a year.
Has Y23 SVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 SVY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 SVY 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 SVY find?
Y23 SVY passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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