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BMW 316

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

Y9 BOUMOT history

Y9 BOU is a white diesel BMW 316 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 181,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

Y9 BOU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,933 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 BOU was last recorded at 181,933 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,929 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
15,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,933 miles
  • 2024 – 171,896 miles
  • 2023 – 158,499 miles
  • 2022 – 148,892 miles
  • 2021 – 140,677 miles
  • 2020 – 122,280 miles
  • 2019 – 104,150 miles
  • 2018 – 82,804 miles
  • 2017 – 57,804 miles
  • 2016 – 34,372 miles
  • 2015 – 25,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,933 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,933 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,933 miles
    Test number
    254096466015
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail181,929 miles (+10,033)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,929 miles
    Test number
    427986572297
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass171,896 miles (+13,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,896 miles
    Test number
    546764977216
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted

  4. Pass158,499 miles (+9,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,499 miles
    Test number
    264749094771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass148,892 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,892 miles
    Test number
    718266125767
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass140,677 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,677 miles
    Test number
    899740292628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,673 miles (+18,393)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    196424977003
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,280 miles (+18,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,280 miles
    Test number
    583408634955
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass104,150 miles (+21,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,150 miles
    Test number
    436933269508
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass82,804 miles (+25,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,804 miles
    Test number
    987234704435
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass57,804 miles (+23,432)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    562031085163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,372 miles (+8,930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    793786407230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    409018945231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 BOU

Does Y9 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 BOU is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y9 BOU?
The MOT on Y9 BOU is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 BOU done?
Y9 BOU was recorded at 181,933 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 15,477 miles a year.
Has Y9 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 BOU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y9 BOU 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 Y9 BOU find?
Y9 BOU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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