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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y31 COBMOT history

Y31 COB is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 124,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

Y31 COB white 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,093 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 COB was last recorded at 124,093 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 12,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,786 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,307 miles
Average per year
8,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,093 miles
  • 2025 – 111,786 miles
  • 2024 – 98,507 miles
  • 2023 – 87,854 miles
  • 2022 – 75,693 miles
  • 2021 – 64,731 miles
  • 2020 – 53,711 miles
  • 2019 – 38,946 miles
  • 2018 – 36,052 miles
  • 2017 – 31,160 miles
  • 2016 – 28,140 miles
  • 2015 – 23,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,093 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in treads advice replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,093 miles (+12,307)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,093 miles
    Test number
    860290637816
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,786 miles (+13,279)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,786 miles
    Test number
    133816768922
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH N/S And O/S (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH N/S And O/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close/On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close/On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,507 miles (+10,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,507 miles
    Test number
    620867170357
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts advice replace (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in treads advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,854 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    429743823608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,835 miles (+12,142)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,835 miles
    Test number
    137747611069
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,693 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    171992114986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail75,693 miles (+10,962)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    998550344494
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,731 miles (+11,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    424235483461
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears in treads advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,711 miles (+14,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,711 miles
    Test number
    473834787458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,946 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,946 miles
    Test number
    165120073768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,052 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    452316917222
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass31,160 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,160 miles
    Test number
    543467844258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,140 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,140 miles
    Test number
    150621125113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,720 miles
    Test number
    976826765194
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y31 COB

Does Y31 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 COB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 COB?
The MOT on Y31 COB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 COB done?
Y31 COB was recorded at 124,093 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,883 miles a year.
Has Y31 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 COB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y31 COB 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 Y31 COB find?
Y31 COB passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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