
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass128,400 miles (+55)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,400 miles
- Test number
- 629814652935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,345 miles
- Test number
- 941690094408
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass128,217 miles (+554)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 128,217 miles
- Test number
- 310720032813
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass127,221 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,221 miles
- Test number
- 486022244741
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass109,881 miles (+9,222)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 109,881 miles
- Test number
- 257727081058
- NoteMinor damage on windscreen
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
Pass100,659 miles (+10,302)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 100,659 miles
- Test number
- 943629080012
- NoteDamage on windscreen zone B
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
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
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
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
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
Pass56,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 56,950 miles
- Test number
- 784109886096
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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