BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y618 AEBMOT history
Y618 AEB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,908 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y618 AEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y618 AEB was last recorded at 86,908 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,889 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 2,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,908 miles
- 2025 – 86,889 miles
- 2024 – 86,137 miles
- 2023 – 84,720 miles
- 2017 – 84,590 miles
- 2016 – 80,170 miles
- 2015 – 74,911 miles
- 2014 – 69,598 miles
- 2013 – 64,108 miles
- 2012 – 59,260 miles
- 2011 – 55,225 miles
- 2010 – 49,694 miles
- 2009 – 45,280 miles
- 2008 – 39,660 miles
- 2007 – 33,926 miles
- 2006 – 27,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,908 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,908 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,908 miles
- Test number
- 652580017125
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,889 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 86,889 miles
- Test number
- 446377608795
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail86,889 miles (+752)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,889 miles
- Test number
- 132284348746
- MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,137 miles (+1,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 86,137 miles
- Test number
- 124049527152
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,720 miles (+130)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 84,720 miles
- Test number
- 414236951272
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,590 miles
- Test number
- 219169761921
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail84,589 miles (+4,419)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,589 miles
- Test number
- 402254468140
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass80,170 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 80,170 miles
- Test number
- 394510434076
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Fail80,169 miles (+5,258)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,169 miles
- Test number
- 696967936490
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
Pass74,911 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,911 miles
- Test number
- 588446375071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,598 miles (+5,490)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 69,598 miles
- Test number
- 856417074068
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass64,108 miles (+4,848)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 64,108 miles
- Test number
- 889311073008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass59,260 miles (+4,035)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 59,260 miles
- Test number
- 565323672003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,225 miles
- Test number
- 245548081072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,225 miles (+5,531)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,225 miles
- Test number
- 385868781048
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass49,694 miles (+4,414)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 49,694 miles
- Test number
- 853449280027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,280 miles (+5,620)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,280 miles
- Test number
- 603393189048
- NoteSlight cracking in off side rear tyre.
Pass39,660 miles (+5,734)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 39,660 miles
- Test number
- 421515388072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust system center support bracket heavily corroded but still supporting exhaust system
Pass33,926 miles (+6,744)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,926 miles
- Test number
- 114241107199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 27,182 miles
- Test number
- 224566486072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y618 AEB
- Does Y618 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y618 AEB is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y618 AEB?
- The MOT on Y618 AEB is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y618 AEB done?
- Y618 AEB was recorded at 86,908 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
- Has Y618 AEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y618 AEB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y618 AEB 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 Y618 AEB find?
- Y618 AEB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside.
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