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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y312 PLFMOT history

Y312 PLF is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 14 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y312 PLF 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,794 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 PLF
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
14 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 PLF was last recorded at 60,794 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,962 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
2,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,794 miles
  • 2024 – 59,962 miles
  • 2023 – 59,142 miles
  • 2022 – 58,584 miles
  • 2021 – 58,173 miles
  • 2020 – 57,932 miles
  • 2019 – 57,209 miles
  • 2018 – 54,802 miles
  • 2017 – 52,300 miles
  • 2016 – 48,792 miles
  • 2015 – 45,335 miles
  • 2014 – 41,528 miles
  • 2013 – 38,434 miles
  • 2012 – 34,617 miles
  • 2011 – 30,315 miles
  • 2010 – 25,883 miles
  • 2009 – 21,074 miles
  • 2008 – 18,623 miles
  • 2007 – 16,179 miles
  • 2006 – 13,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,794 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,794 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    794171994120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,962 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,962 miles
    Test number
    532531813492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,142 miles (+558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    224717889527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass58,584 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,584 miles
    Test number
    918233871879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,173 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,173 miles
    Test number
    214323987737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass57,932 miles (+723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,932 miles
    Test number
    885464285112
    • 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))
  7. Pass57,209 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    369668505149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,802 miles (+2,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    333490945730
    • 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))
  9. Pass52,300 miles (+3,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    834398679580
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass48,792 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,792 miles
    Test number
    881956454242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,335 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    497503555131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass45,335 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,335 miles
    Test number
    517493755183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,528 miles (+3,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,528 miles
    Test number
    679424754147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass38,434 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    978394163196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass34,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    479911572113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail34,617 miles (+4,302)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    857111372100
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass30,315 miles (+4,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    989041451197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass25,883 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,883 miles
    Test number
    993269950167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,074 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    244322459425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,623 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,623 miles
    Test number
    281085958198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,179 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,179 miles
    Test number
    873276357130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,936 miles
    Test number
    531598556166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 PLF

Does Y312 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 PLF is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y312 PLF?
The MOT on Y312 PLF is valid until 18 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 PLF done?
Y312 PLF was recorded at 60,794 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,399 miles a year.
Has Y312 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 PLF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on Y312 PLF 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 PLF find?
Y312 PLF passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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