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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y201 AYXMOT history

Y201 AYX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

Y201 AYX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
125,014 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y201 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y201 AYX was last recorded at 125,014 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 6,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,159 miles · 10 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,855 miles
Average per year
4,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,014 miles
  • 2021 – 118,159 miles
  • 2020 – 114,457 miles
  • 2019 – 113,542 miles
  • 2018 – 111,460 miles
  • 2017 – 110,877 miles
  • 2016 – 109,308 miles
  • 2015 – 107,404 miles
  • 2014 – 103,163 miles
  • 2013 – 101,369 miles
  • 2012 – 92,688 miles
  • 2011 – 86,679 miles
  • 2010 – 78,310 miles
  • 2009 – 73,699 miles
  • 2008 – 64,630 miles
  • 2006 – 46,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,014 miles (+6,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,014 miles
    Test number
    834877481262
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,159 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    814887943811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,457 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    164305772975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,542 miles (+2,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,542 miles
    Test number
    451065253896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,460 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,460 miles
    Test number
    355010732707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,877 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,877 miles
    Test number
    397338984969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,308 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    233544362439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,404 miles (+4,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    766961595170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass103,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,163 miles
    Test number
    885801874142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,163 miles (+1,794)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,163 miles
    Test number
    617651654179
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  11. Pass101,369 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    419720993189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,688 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,688 miles
    Test number
    236152442458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,679 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,679 miles
    Test number
    869322251196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,310 miles (+4,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    524402520019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail73,699 miles (+9,069)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,699 miles
    Test number
    393067139438
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass64,630 miles (+18,138)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    913332828247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    784469586146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y201 AYX

Does Y201 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y201 AYX expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y201 AYX?
The MOT on Y201 AYX expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y201 AYX done?
Y201 AYX was recorded at 125,014 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
Has Y201 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y201 AYX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2014.
Has the mileage on Y201 AYX 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 Y201 AYX find?
Y201 AYX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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