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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y312 LAPMOT history

Y312 LAP is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 54,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

Y312 LAP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,871 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 LAP was last recorded at 54,871 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,232 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,639 miles
Average per year
1,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,871 miles
  • 2025 – 53,232 miles
  • 2024 – 51,976 miles
  • 2023 – 50,641 miles
  • 2022 – 48,802 miles
  • 2021 – 47,408 miles
  • 2020 – 46,701 miles
  • 2019 – 44,354 miles
  • 2018 – 41,832 miles
  • 2017 – 40,460 miles
  • 2016 – 38,054 miles
  • 2015 – 36,218 miles
  • 2014 – 34,402 miles
  • 2013 – 31,832 miles
  • 2012 – 30,255 miles
  • 2011 – 29,027 miles
  • 2010 – 27,361 miles
  • 2009 – 24,250 miles
  • 2008 – 21,937 miles
  • 2007 – 19,574 miles
  • 2006 – 16,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,871 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    291932278100
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,871 miles (+1,639)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    171576183601
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,232 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    103607623457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,232 miles (+1,256)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,232 miles
    Test number
    811781160029
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,976 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    116169104050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail51,976 miles (+1,335)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,976 miles
    Test number
    764541138515
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top and bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,641 miles (+1,839)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    102825156684
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass48,802 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    511414449243
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail48,802 miles (+1,394)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    761075441669
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass47,408 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    952531880711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel speed sensor harness insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail47,408 miles (+707)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    818053388617
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel speed sensor harness insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass46,701 miles (+2,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,701 miles
    Test number
    769635793568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass44,354 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    426062264042
    • AdvisoryLeak from power steering components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail44,354 miles (+2,522)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    945735375716
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak from power steering components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass41,832 miles (+1,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    928425666750
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,460 miles (+2,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    370302931439
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,054 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    592232371200
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass36,218 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    597778305003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiperblades smearing slightly

  19. Fail36,210 miles (+1,808)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    508996705087
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiperblades smearing slightly

  20. Pass34,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    649319504005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail34,402 miles (+2,570)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,402 miles
    Test number
    116759904080
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass31,832 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,832 miles
    Test number
    245423203076
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  23. Pass30,255 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,255 miles
    Test number
    509296302017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass29,027 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,027 miles
    Test number
    138127701486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,361 miles (+3,111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    981828800091
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

  26. Pass24,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    122908709415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail24,250 miles (+2,313)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,250 miles
    Test number
    830278209056
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass21,937 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    162740018025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  29. Pass19,574 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,574 miles
    Test number
    150159007479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,998 miles
    Test number
    544216806035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 LAP

Does Y312 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 LAP is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y312 LAP?
The MOT on Y312 LAP is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y312 LAP done?
Y312 LAP was recorded at 54,871 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 1,894 miles a year.
Has Y312 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 LAP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y312 LAP 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 Y312 LAP find?
Y312 LAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front coil spring corroded; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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