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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y8 OBWMOT history

Y8 OBW is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

Y8 OBW white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,845 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 OBW
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
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 OBW was last recorded at 101,845 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,529 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,316 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,845 miles
  • 2024 – 95,529 miles
  • 2023 – 91,380 miles
  • 2022 – 88,285 miles
  • 2021 – 83,546 miles
  • 2020 – 78,098 miles
  • 2019 – 73,133 miles
  • 2018 – 68,042 miles
  • 2017 – 57,956 miles
  • 2016 – 32,593 miles
  • 2015 – 24,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,845 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,845 miles (+6,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,845 miles
    Test number
    550411099507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,529 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    182997223735
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail95,442 miles (+4,062)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,442 miles
    Test number
    237293181152
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    871227966019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail91,380 miles (+3,095)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    712012990605
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,285 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    579608737473
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    296702244701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,545 miles (+5,447)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    804675919191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryParkbrake/fliud level light on dash

  9. Pass78,098 miles (+4,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    990332238926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake light on dash

  10. Pass73,133 miles (+5,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    226660238836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  11. Pass68,042 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,042 miles
    Test number
    157189409084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail67,950 miles (+9,994)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    729226366274
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass57,956 miles (+25,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    162680416279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,593 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,593 miles
    Test number
    346706262329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,437 miles
    Test number
    681844514814
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted obscuring some components

  16. Fail29,437 miles (+4,885)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,437 miles
    Test number
    637774945239
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass24,552 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    565759985045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about Y8 OBW

Does Y8 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 OBW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 OBW?
The MOT on Y8 OBW is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 OBW done?
Y8 OBW was recorded at 101,845 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has Y8 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 OBW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 OBW 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 OBW find?
Y8 OBW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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