
BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
Y3 NEWMOT history
Y3 NEW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 149,202 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 NEW
- 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
- 31 May 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 NEW was last recorded at 149,202 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 149,182 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 10,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,202 miles
- 2025 – 134,609 miles
- 2024 – 126,831 miles
- 2023 – 117,335 miles
- 2022 – 106,455 miles
- 2021 – 92,613 miles
- 2020 – 82,546 miles
- 2019 – 63,069 miles
- 2018 – 50,886 miles
- 2017 – 46,833 miles
- 2016 – 41,001 miles
- 2015 – 33,954 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,202 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 149,202 miles
- Test number
- 459102634453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,182 miles (+14,573)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,182 miles
- Test number
- 599360398466
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass134,609 miles (+7,778)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 134,609 miles
- Test number
- 451443611117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,831 miles (+9,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,831 miles
- Test number
- 695240934673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass117,335 miles (+10,880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 117,335 miles
- Test number
- 503441375644
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,455 miles (+13,842)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 106,455 miles
- Test number
- 172416611492
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,613 miles (+10,067)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 92,613 miles
- Test number
- 523992159849
- AdvisoryUnable to check any rear seat belts
Pass82,546 miles (+19,477)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 82,546 miles
- Test number
- 940332319172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,069 miles (+12,183)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,069 miles
- Test number
- 891953620146
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass50,886 miles (+4,053)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 50,886 miles
- Test number
- 139586333638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,833 miles (+5,832)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 46,833 miles
- Test number
- 682361399533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,001 miles (+7,047)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,001 miles
- Test number
- 611203132801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 33,954 miles
- Test number
- 199009665094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 NEW
- Does Y3 NEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 NEW is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 NEW?
- The MOT on Y3 NEW is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 NEW done?
- Y3 NEW was recorded at 149,202 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 10,505 miles a year.
- Has Y3 NEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 NEW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 NEW 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 Y3 NEW find?
- Y3 NEW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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