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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y6 DTLMOT history

Y6 DTL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 171,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

Y6 DTL grey 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
171,018 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 DTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 DTL was last recorded at 171,018 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 10,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,565 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,453 miles
Average per year
9,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,018 miles
  • 2025 – 160,565 miles
  • 2024 – 149,636 miles
  • 2023 – 139,256 miles
  • 2022 – 128,849 miles
  • 2021 – 119,923 miles
  • 2020 – 112,822 miles
  • 2019 – 101,074 miles
  • 2018 – 94,495 miles
  • 2017 – 87,123 miles
  • 2016 – 77,263 miles
  • 2014 – 65,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,018 miles
  • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front number plate bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Off side front door lock damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,018 miles (+10,453)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    907133765500
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass160,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,565 miles
    Test number
    818189041075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,565 miles (+10,929)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,565 miles
    Test number
    266368655014
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass149,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    715360761655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail149,636 miles (+10,380)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    137679144167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass139,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,256 miles
    Test number
    894395171281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail139,256 miles (+10,407)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,256 miles
    Test number
    306550504877
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass128,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,849 miles
    Test number
    988972411081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail128,849 miles (+8,926)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,849 miles
    Test number
    464823662551
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass119,923 miles (+7,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    604279801616
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to lose shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
  11. Pass112,822 miles (+11,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    849883440224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass101,074 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,074 miles
    Test number
    307949878674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,655 miles (+6,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    437733476965
    • AdvisoryFront Lower undertray not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass94,495 miles (+7,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,495 miles
    Test number
    604329671505
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass87,123 miles (+255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    819100503816
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate bent
    • AdvisoryOff side front door lock damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  16. Fail86,868 miles (+9,605)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,868 miles
    Test number
    564889991975
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront number plate bent
    • AdvisoryOff side front door lock damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  17. Pass77,263 miles (+11,718)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    159677351183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNear side front and off side front brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre bold on the outer edge
  18. Pass65,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    729045344396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 DTL

Does Y6 DTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 DTL is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 DTL?
The MOT on Y6 DTL is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 DTL done?
Y6 DTL was recorded at 171,018 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 9,007 miles a year.
Has Y6 DTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 DTL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 DTL 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 Y6 DTL find?
Y6 DTL passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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