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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y4 AKCMOT history

Y4 AKC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 63,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

Y4 AKC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,165 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 AKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 AKC was last recorded at 63,165 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,549 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
616 miles
Average per year
2,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,165 miles
  • 2025 – 62,549 miles
  • 2024 – 61,822 miles
  • 2023 – 60,671 miles
  • 2022 – 59,018 miles
  • 2021 – 57,021 miles
  • 2020 – 55,288 miles
  • 2019 – 52,747 miles
  • 2018 – 49,107 miles
  • 2017 – 44,894 miles
  • 2016 – 41,421 miles
  • 2015 – 37,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,165 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,165 miles
    Test number
    137457664166
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail63,164 miles (+615)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,164 miles
    Test number
    731957689472
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass62,549 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    364371339614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,822 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    862447887415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail61,812 miles (+1,141)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    863821930682
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slight (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass60,671 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    547560005297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass59,018 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    489993661355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    412018759988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,021 miles (+1,733)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    697284271493
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass55,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    943808285656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail55,288 miles (+2,541)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,288 miles
    Test number
    204548944873
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass52,747 miles (+3,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    874956758865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass49,107 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    953440910975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,894 miles (+3,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    726584615684
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low and starting to scrub inner edges
  15. Pass41,421 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,421 miles
    Test number
    631677525507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,156 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    396646812203
    • DangerousNsf worn heavily on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail37,156 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    901694027033
    • DangerousNsf worn heavily on inner edge
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y4 AKC

Does Y4 AKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 AKC is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 AKC?
The MOT on Y4 AKC is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 AKC done?
Y4 AKC was recorded at 63,165 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,474 miles a year.
Has Y4 AKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 AKC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 AKC 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 Y4 AKC find?
Y4 AKC passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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