BMW 3 SERIES Y17SMJ has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,183 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 16:35.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 18th October 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

Y17SMJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202786,183 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 202686,183 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Tension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202518TH OCTOBER 202684,295 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202418TH OCTOBER 202581,762 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202318TH OCTOBER 202479,182 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 202379,182 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202218TH OCTOBER 202376,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 202276,537 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202118TH OCTOBER 202273,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202018TH OCTOBER 202169,337 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201918TH OCTOBER 202066,720 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201818TH OCTOBER 201963,397 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201719TH AUGUST 201858,997 MI
PASSED19TH AUGUST 201619TH AUGUST 201753,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Dot S/n Number Removed Off Tyre
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201519TH AUGUST 201647,570 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y17SMJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

Y17SMJ MOT Comments

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Y17SMJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,183 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,156 miles

Y17SMJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration Y17SMJ was manufactured on Wednesday 26th September 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,183 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,156 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y17SMJ has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 10 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does Y17SMJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 Y17SMJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y17SMJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 Y17SMJ does have Tax. Read more

When does Y17SMJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y17SMJ will expire in 10 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does Y17SMJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y17SMJ will expire in 12 months on Monday 18th October 2027. Read more

When did Y17SMJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y17SMJ was on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 16:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y17SMJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for Y17SMJ we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has Y17SMJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for Y17SMJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y17SMJ?

Y17SMJ is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has Y17SMJ done?

The odometer reading for Y17SMJ at the last MOT in October 2026 was 86,183 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,156 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y17SMJ?

The vehicle Y17SMJ was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 26th September 2012. Read more

What colour is Y17SMJ?

The official colour of Y17SMJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does Y17SMJ have?

Y17SMJ has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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