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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

Y8 YKYMOT history

Y8 YKY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y8 YKY white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,706 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 YKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 YKY was last recorded at 143,706 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 8,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,467 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,239 miles
Average per year
7,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,706 miles
  • 2025 – 135,467 miles
  • 2024 – 129,265 miles
  • 2023 – 122,962 miles
  • 2022 – 116,742 miles
  • 2021 – 109,563 miles
  • 2019 – 97,910 miles
  • 2018 – 93,746 miles
  • 2017 – 86,609 miles
  • 2016 – 81,020 miles
  • 2015 – 69,363 miles
  • 2014 – 50,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,706 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,706 miles (+8,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,706 miles
    Test number
    938216596542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass135,467 miles (+6,202)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    357290367295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,265 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,265 miles
    Test number
    721921891130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,962 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,962 miles
    Test number
    567308314263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,896 miles (+6,154)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    158724222267
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
  6. Pass116,742 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    608307572042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,563 miles (+11,653)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    526130345403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,910 miles (+4,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,910 miles
    Test number
    469908867056
    • 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))
  9. Pass93,746 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,746 miles
    Test number
    568112722428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,609 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,609 miles
    Test number
    305520164204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,020 miles (+11,657)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,020 miles
    Test number
    559132049206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,363 miles (+18,928)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,363 miles
    Test number
    909094805101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass50,435 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    517152614176
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall cracking
  14. Fail50,435 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,435 miles
    Test number
    557052514161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre sidewall cracking
    • NoteOSF tyre sidewall cracking

Questions about Y8 YKY

Does Y8 YKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 YKY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 YKY?
The MOT on Y8 YKY is valid until 7 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 YKY done?
Y8 YKY was recorded at 143,706 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 7,647 miles a year.
Has Y8 YKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 YKY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 YKY 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 YKY find?
Y8 YKY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement.

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