BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
Y8 BNCMOT history
Y8 BNC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 155,782 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 155,782 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 BNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 BNC was last recorded at 155,782 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 7,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,176 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,606 miles
- Average per year
- 9,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,782 miles
- 2025 – 148,176 miles
- 2024 – 137,753 miles
- 2023 – 124,634 miles
- 2022 – 110,275 miles
- 2021 – 98,640 miles
- 2020 – 88,587 miles
- 2019 – 83,122 miles
- 2018 – 80,326 miles
- 2017 – 71,863 miles
- 2016 – 67,334 miles
- 2015 – 56,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,782 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,782 miles (+7,606)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 155,782 miles
- Test number
- 672408532771
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass148,176 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,176 miles
- Test number
- 803578625084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail148,150 miles (+10,397)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,150 miles
- Test number
- 720414037291
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass137,753 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 137,753 miles
- Test number
- 772800790943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail137,703 miles (+13,069)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,703 miles
- Test number
- 126846055078
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,634 miles (+14,359)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,634 miles
- Test number
- 723266936354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,275 miles (+11,635)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 110,275 miles
- Test number
- 109636047967
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,640 miles (+10,053)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 98,640 miles
- Test number
- 939495023716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,587 miles (+5,465)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 88,587 miles
- Test number
- 199698091992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,122 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,122 miles
- Test number
- 230135788436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,326 miles (+8,463)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 80,326 miles
- Test number
- 252472997511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,863 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 313877146152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,334 miles (+10,759)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 67,334 miles
- Test number
- 818949078334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 56,575 miles
- Test number
- 266116636254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 BNC
- Does Y8 BNC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BNC is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 BNC?
- The MOT on Y8 BNC is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 BNC done?
- Y8 BNC was recorded at 155,782 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
- Has Y8 BNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 BNC has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y8 BNC 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 Y8 BNC find?
- Y8 BNC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.
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