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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y8 LJOMOT history

Y8 LJO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

Y8 LJO white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,678 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 LJO was last recorded at 108,678 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,494 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,184 miles
Average per year
7,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,678 miles
  • 2025 – 99,494 miles
  • 2024 – 90,666 miles
  • 2023 – 81,907 miles
  • 2022 – 70,753 miles
  • 2021 – 58,692 miles
  • 2020 – 50,681 miles
  • 2019 – 48,550 miles
  • 2018 – 44,607 miles
  • 2017 – 40,152 miles
  • 2016 – 36,523 miles
  • 2015 – 33,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,678 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,678 miles (+9,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,678 miles
    Test number
    506745928765
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass99,494 miles (+8,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    173087062530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    364753351946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,666 miles (+8,759)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    210949484522
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass81,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    156211546155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/4518) (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail81,907 miles (+11,154)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    785838236648
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/4518) (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass70,753 miles (+12,061)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    356782291508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,692 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    58,692 miles
    Test number
    812825933434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,681 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    791615721670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,550 miles (+3,943)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    48,550 miles
    Test number
    218032339708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  11. Pass44,607 miles (+4,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,607 miles
    Test number
    185487771819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt flexible stalk outer casing missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  12. Pass40,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    266984707643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking tread on outer edges
  13. Fail40,152 miles (+3,629)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,152 miles
    Test number
    111034078939
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking tread on outer edges
  14. Pass36,523 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    840368912421
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
  15. Pass33,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,114 miles
    Test number
    159129555134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 LJO

Does Y8 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 LJO is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 LJO?
The MOT on Y8 LJO is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 LJO done?
Y8 LJO was recorded at 108,678 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,113 miles a year.
Has Y8 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 LJO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 LJO 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 LJO find?
Y8 LJO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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