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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y312 OBTMOT history

Y312 OBT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

Y312 OBT silver 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 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,860 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 OBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 OBT was last recorded at 179,860 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 7,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,372 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,488 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,860 miles
  • 2024 – 172,372 miles
  • 2023 – 165,299 miles
  • 2019 – 164,094 miles
  • 2018 – 156,989 miles
  • 2017 – 145,111 miles
  • 2016 – 135,736 miles
  • 2015 – 134,337 miles
  • 2014 – 125,906 miles
  • 2013 – 124,409 miles
  • 2012 – 124,386 miles
  • 2010 – 122,450 miles
  • 2009 – 116,915 miles
  • 2008 – 106,274 miles
  • 2007 – 97,610 miles
  • 2006 – 87,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,860 miles
    Test number
    693088310332
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,860 miles (+7,488)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,860 miles
    Test number
    196124128141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    908902445238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,372 miles (+7,073)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    301121241175
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass165,299 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,299 miles
    Test number
    348233834725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,094 miles (+7,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,094 miles
    Test number
    699247692637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,989 miles (+11,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    721986394911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,111 miles (+9,375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    145,111 miles
    Test number
    184213573260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,736 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,736 miles
    Test number
    877320067204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,337 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,337 miles
    Test number
    783552529138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,906 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,906 miles
    Test number
    329290214367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,409 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    138475023337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass124,386 miles (+1,936)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    124,386 miles
    Test number
    919149512375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteBoth front seat belt retracting mechanism slow
    • NoteM i light on
    • NoteN/s/mirror broken

  14. Pass122,450 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    190743290177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag warning light staying on.
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NoteLow oil warning light on.

  15. Fail122,450 miles (+5,535)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    803601290142
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake warning light staying on, on dash
    • NoteEngine management light on dash

  16. Pass116,915 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    424290899179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,274 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    612524598112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,610 miles (+10,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    97,610 miles
    Test number
    232985397439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass87,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,559 miles
    Test number
    592196936112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 OBT

Does Y312 OBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 OBT is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y312 OBT?
The MOT on Y312 OBT is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y312 OBT done?
Y312 OBT was recorded at 179,860 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has Y312 OBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 OBT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y312 OBT 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 OBT find?
Y312 OBT passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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