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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

Y40 BKSMOT history

Y40 BKS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 88,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

Y40 BKS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,831 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 BKS was last recorded at 88,831 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 6,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,611 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,220 miles
Average per year
5,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,831 miles
  • 2025 – 82,611 miles
  • 2023 – 76,609 miles
  • 2022 – 70,844 miles
  • 2021 – 65,035 miles
  • 2020 – 60,628 miles
  • 2019 – 53,757 miles
  • 2018 – 50,894 miles
  • 2016 – 39,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,831 miles (+6,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,831 miles
    Test number
    827275873676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass82,611 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,611 miles
    Test number
    301536598051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,609 miles (+5,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    152108769119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass70,844 miles (+5,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    852396387171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass65,035 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    942488825163
    • 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))

  6. Pass60,628 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    756385553489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,757 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    703987007641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,755 miles (+2,861)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    572034747838
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass50,894 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,894 miles
    Test number
    660977377509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,969 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,969 miles
    Test number
    714928065958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    121390642086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 BKS

Does Y40 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 BKS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 BKS?
The MOT on Y40 BKS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 BKS done?
Y40 BKS was recorded at 88,831 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,307 miles a year.
Has Y40 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 BKS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y40 BKS 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 Y40 BKS find?
Y40 BKS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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