BMW 3 SERIES Y31COB has 13 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 111,786 miles 11 months ago on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 08:30.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 5th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

Y31COB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 2026111,786 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Very Close/on Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Very Close/on Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Both N/s And O/s (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both N/s And O/s (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 20245TH OCTOBER 202598,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rears In Treads Advice Replace (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Fronts Advice Replace (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20235TH OCTOBER 202487,854 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 202387,835 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202230TH SEPTEMBER 202375,693 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 202275,693 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202130TH SEPTEMBER 202264,731 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Fronts Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rears In Treads Advice Replace (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 202153,711 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 201930TH SEPTEMBER 202038,946 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201817TH JUNE 201936,052 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JUNE 201716TH JUNE 201831,160 MI
PASSED17TH JUNE 201616TH JUNE 201728,140 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 201623,720 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y31COB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

Y31COB MOT Comments

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Y31COB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 111,786 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,599 miles

Y31COB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration Y31COB was manufactured on Wednesday 25th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 111,786 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,599 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y31COB has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 8 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 9 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does Y31COB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 Y31COB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y31COB Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 14th August 2026 Y31COB does have Tax. Read more

When does Y31COB Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y31COB will expire in 9 months on Saturday 1st May 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 Y31COB MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y31COB will expire in 2 months on Monday 5th October 2026. Read more

When did Y31COB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y31COB was on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 08:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y31COB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for Y31COB we can see 11 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 Y31COB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for Y31COB we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y31COB?

Y31COB is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has Y31COB done?

The odometer reading for Y31COB at the last MOT in October 2025 was 111,786 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 8,599 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y31COB?

The vehicle Y31COB was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 25th July 2012. Read more

What colour is Y31COB?

The official colour of Y31COB is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does Y31COB have?

Y31COB has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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