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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y15 BWSMOT history

Y15 BWS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

Y15 BWS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,276 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 BWS was last recorded at 165,276 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,276 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,276 miles
  • 2024 – 162,309 miles
  • 2023 – 147,353 miles
  • 2022 – 139,516 miles
  • 2020 – 128,400 miles
  • 2019 – 128,345 miles
  • 2018 – 128,217 miles
  • 2017 – 127,663 miles
  • 2016 – 127,221 miles
  • 2015 – 126,822 miles
  • 2014 – 126,070 miles
  • 2013 – 121,887 miles
  • 2012 – 116,511 miles
  • 2011 – 109,881 miles
  • 2010 – 100,659 miles
  • 2009 – 90,357 miles
  • 2008 – 78,891 miles
  • 2007 – 68,145 miles
  • 2006 – 56,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,276 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,276 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    919649735102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail165,276 miles (+2,967)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    259645427390
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass162,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,309 miles
    Test number
    877289959617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail162,309 miles (+14,956)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,309 miles
    Test number
    380515247704
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached inner and outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock bump stops in poor condition both sides rear
  5. Pass147,353 miles (+7,837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,353 miles
    Test number
    719199261218
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side
  6. Pass139,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,516 miles
    Test number
    733174014075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail139,516 miles (+11,116)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,516 miles
    Test number
    750009871513
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass128,400 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    629814652935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    941690094408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,345 miles (+128)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    469559511036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass128,217 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,217 miles
    Test number
    310720032813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,663 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,663 miles
    Test number
    994516465126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass127,221 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    486022244741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,822 miles (+752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    226710595047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass126,070 miles (+4,183)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    336647284041
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front anti-roll bar link joints worn
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes in poor condition
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres worn to limit inner and outer edges
  16. Pass121,887 miles (+5,376)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,887 miles
    Test number
    798715583003
    • NoteN/s rewar tyre low on limit
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes in poor condition
    • NoteO/s rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
  17. Pass116,511 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    116,511 miles
    Test number
    349023692031
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteWindscreen damage zone B
  18. Fail116,491 miles (+6,610)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,491 miles
    Test number
    206559082034
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteWindscreen damage zone B
  19. Pass109,881 miles (+9,222)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    109,881 miles
    Test number
    257727081058
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen
  20. Fail100,659 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    540899180084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
  21. Pass100,659 miles (+10,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    943629080012
    • NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
  22. Pass90,357 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    281592599020
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to li9mit inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteWindscreen damage zone B
  23. Fail90,357 miles (+11,466)4 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,357 miles
    Test number
    711182699059
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn to li9mit inner and outer edges
    • NotePropshaft front joint heavily worn
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteWindscreen damage zone B
  24. Pass78,891 miles (+10,746)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,891 miles
    Test number
    551955488046
    • NoteFront discs worn & facings in poor condition
    • NoteFront pads low
  25. Pass68,145 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    183539277407
    • NoteMinor damage zone a on windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to limit outer edge
    • NotePlay in o/s & n/s front lower balljoints
    • NoteRear sections of o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded & in poor condition
  26. Fail68,145 miles (+11,195)1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,145 miles
    Test number
    614519777087
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteMinor damage zone a on windscreen
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to limit outer edge
    • NotePlay in o/s & n/s front lower balljoints
    • NoteRear sections of o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded & in poor condition
  27. Pass56,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    784109886096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail56,950 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    204819186045
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteMinor damage on windscreen zone A

Questions about Y15 BWS

Does Y15 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 BWS expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 BWS?
The MOT on Y15 BWS expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 BWS done?
Y15 BWS was recorded at 165,276 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has Y15 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 BWS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y15 BWS 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 Y15 BWS find?
Y15 BWS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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