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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y6 PLKMOT history

Y6 PLK is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 114,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y6 PLK red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
114,957 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 PLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 PLK was last recorded at 114,957 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,172 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,785 miles
Average per year
6,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,957 miles
  • 2025 – 110,172 miles
  • 2024 – 105,351 miles
  • 2023 – 101,834 miles
  • 2022 – 87,608 miles
  • 2021 – 81,610 miles
  • 2020 – 75,356 miles
  • 2019 – 66,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,957 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    521275049324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass110,172 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,172 miles
    Test number
    324795412986
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  3. Fail110,170 miles (+4,819)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    883066615124
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  4. Pass105,351 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    251027373251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,834 miles (+465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    714736483203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror has a tape repair
  6. Fail101,369 miles (+13,761)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    398436029671
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,608 miles (+5,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    343906820247
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  8. Pass81,610 miles (+6,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    694292613202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,356 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    623730025363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,705 miles
    Test number
    942169970025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 PLK

Does Y6 PLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 PLK is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 PLK?
The MOT on Y6 PLK is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 PLK done?
Y6 PLK was recorded at 114,957 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,925 miles a year.
Has Y6 PLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 PLK has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 PLK 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 PLK find?
Y6 PLK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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