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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y8 HKOMOT history

Y8 HKO is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

Y8 HKO white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,365 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 HKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 HKO was last recorded at 117,365 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,362 miles · 13 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,365 miles
  • 2025 – 104,107 miles
  • 2024 – 101,715 miles
  • 2023 – 97,156 miles
  • 2022 – 92,325 miles
  • 2021 – 83,175 miles
  • 2020 – 74,386 miles
  • 2019 – 66,989 miles
  • 2018 – 59,065 miles
  • 2017 – 50,899 miles
  • 2016 – 37,410 miles
  • 2015 – 30,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,365 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,365 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,365 miles
    Test number
    125479668299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail117,362 miles (+13,255)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,362 miles
    Test number
    962187459146
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass104,107 miles (+2,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    500768865090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass101,715 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,715 miles
    Test number
    986520612005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,156 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,156 miles
    Test number
    397758935338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,155 miles (+4,830)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,155 miles
    Test number
    302922713139
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,325 miles (+9,150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,325 miles
    Test number
    943274224306
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  8. Pass83,175 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    160858525622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Fail83,169 miles (+8,783)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    995900855736
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass74,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    752133269657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,384 miles (+7,395)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,384 miles
    Test number
    981182507890
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner & outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass66,989 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    781332381132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,065 miles (+8,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    846578830515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  14. Pass50,899 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    712588056365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    162920657981
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and cuts in tread close to limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.
  16. Fail44,804 miles (+7,394)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    134292452044
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and cuts in tread close to limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.
  17. Pass37,410 miles (+7,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    365135584251
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to legal limit and perished.
  18. Pass30,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    969796355032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 HKO

Does Y8 HKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HKO is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 HKO?
The MOT on Y8 HKO is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 HKO done?
Y8 HKO was recorded at 117,365 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,728 miles a year.
Has Y8 HKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 HKO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 HKO 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 HKO find?
Y8 HKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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