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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

S27 WHYMOT history

S27 WHY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

S27 WHY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
131,039 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 WHY was last recorded at 131,039 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 6,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2022: 122,873 miles, lower than 123,032 miles on 25 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,760 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,279 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,039 miles
  • 2023 – 124,760 miles
  • 2022 – 122,873 miles
  • 2019 – 122,457 miles
  • 2018 – 119,201 miles
  • 2017 – 118,749 miles
  • 2016 – 117,827 miles
  • 2015 – 113,203 miles
  • 2014 – 111,958 miles
  • 2013 – 111,465 miles
  • 2012 – 110,136 miles
  • 2011 – 107,033 miles
  • 2010 – 103,863 miles
  • 2009 – 103,087 miles
  • 2008 – 100,388 miles
  • 2007 – 95,020 miles
  • 2006 – 90,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,039 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,039 miles (+6,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    131,039 miles
    Test number
    131470276153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass124,760 miles (+1,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    877156239244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,873 miles (-159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,873 miles
    Test number
    824814475667
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail123,032 miles (+575)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,032 miles
    Test number
    748652379728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass122,457 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    985824244219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,201 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    631076145829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,749 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,749 miles
    Test number
    137465752680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,827 miles (+4,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,827 miles
    Test number
    885112006955
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass113,203 miles (+1,245)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    735555025122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Pass111,958 miles (+493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    529491724186
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass111,465 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,465 miles
    Test number
    676798323197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,455 miles (+1,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,455 miles
    Test number
    928507523171
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass110,136 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,136 miles
    Test number
    116482722191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,033 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,033 miles
    Test number
    808126721151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,016 miles (+3,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    299643521449
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass103,863 miles (+776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,863 miles
    Test number
    260722110177
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass103,087 miles (+2,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    103,087 miles
    Test number
    533510229127
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass100,388 miles (+5,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,388 miles
    Test number
    813318498010
    • NoteAdvise nearside handbrake application uneven

  19. Pass95,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,020 miles
    Test number
    364253427116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,018 miles (+4,702)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    110753727180
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass90,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,316 miles
    Test number
    250017856190
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S27 WHY

Does S27 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S27 WHY expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S27 WHY?
The MOT on S27 WHY expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S27 WHY done?
S27 WHY was recorded at 131,039 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has S27 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 WHY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S27 WHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S27 WHY find?
S27 WHY passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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