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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y312 UBYMOT history

Y312 UBY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

Y312 UBY black 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
183,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 UBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y312 UBY was last recorded at 183,810 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,798 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,810 miles
  • 2025 – 183,798 miles
  • 2024 – 183,665 miles
  • 2023 – 183,575 miles
  • 2020 – 179,001 miles
  • 2018 – 177,121 miles
  • 2017 – 163,920 miles
  • 2016 – 145,269 miles
  • 2015 – 135,658 miles
  • 2013 – 133,054 miles
  • 2012 – 127,673 miles
  • 2011 – 118,979 miles
  • 2010 – 108,591 miles
  • 2008 – 82,871 miles
  • 2007 – 68,533 miles
  • 2006 – 64,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,810 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    183,810 miles
    Test number
    686903159634
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass183,798 miles (+133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    183,798 miles
    Test number
    871594883852
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass183,665 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    183,665 miles
    Test number
    677452293980
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass183,575 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,575 miles
    Test number
    234658569008
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  5. Pass179,001 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    179,001 miles
    Test number
    482040260400
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  6. Fail179,001 miles (+1,880)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,001 miles
    Test number
    199430230890
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage allover slightly corroded

  7. Pass177,121 miles (+13,201)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    177,121 miles
    Test number
    528880316139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,920 miles
    Test number
    918569798350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,920 miles (+18,651)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,920 miles
    Test number
    785385785958
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass145,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    145,269 miles
    Test number
    936474076950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,269 miles (+9,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,269 miles
    Test number
    590176561059
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

  12. Pass135,658 miles (+2,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,658 miles
    Test number
    996681795172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass133,054 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    557343103362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail133,053 miles (+5,380)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    748288893205
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass127,673 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,673 miles
    Test number
    685526982146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,521 miles (+8,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,521 miles
    Test number
    408441582163
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass118,979 miles (+10,388)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    368128801474
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s front wheel and tyre slightly damaged on inner side ;rear indicators loosing colour ;baby seat not secure with seat belt

  18. Pass108,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    480971810268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail108,591 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    704941410259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173491399114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,871 miles (+14,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    82,871 miles
    Test number
    300192298103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    284885557156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,533 miles (+4,131)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    900815157116
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass64,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,402 miles
    Test number
    952486186186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 UBY

Does Y312 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y312 UBY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y312 UBY?
The MOT on Y312 UBY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y312 UBY done?
Y312 UBY was recorded at 183,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 5,989 miles a year.
Has Y312 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 UBY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y312 UBY 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 UBY find?
Y312 UBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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