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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y7 AERMOT history

Y7 AER is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y7 AER grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,416 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 AER
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
15 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 AER was last recorded at 176,416 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 15,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,439 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
15,977 miles
Average per year
11,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,416 miles
  • 2025 – 160,439 miles
  • 2023 – 146,603 miles
  • 2022 – 132,973 miles
  • 2021 – 122,062 miles
  • 2020 – 110,458 miles
  • 2019 – 98,394 miles
  • 2018 – 88,973 miles
  • 2017 – 81,952 miles
  • 2016 – 70,202 miles
  • 2015 – 56,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure but not likely to fall off

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    437438547751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure but not likely to fall off
  2. Fail176,416 miles (+15,977)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    908798515659
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure but not likely to fall off
  3. Pass160,439 miles (+13,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,439 miles
    Test number
    120521204764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,603 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    605928856649
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail146,603 miles (+13,630)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    472718893137
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    297198438229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,973 miles (+10,911)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    764601061706
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass122,062 miles (+11,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    944653603914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  9. Pass110,458 miles (+12,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    929971298721
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn close to legal limit
  10. Pass98,394 miles (+9,421)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    819675241230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,973 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,973 miles
    Test number
    807771484266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    655413438238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,952 miles (+11,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    285683368443
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass70,202 miles (+13,487)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    530017436357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    916052497319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 AER

Does Y7 AER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 AER is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 AER?
The MOT on Y7 AER is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 AER done?
Y7 AER was recorded at 176,416 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 11,063 miles a year.
Has Y7 AER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 AER has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 AER 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 Y7 AER find?
Y7 AER passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; nearside wing mirror insecure but not likely to fall off.

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