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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y208 BPMMOT history

Y208 BPM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2024.

Y208 BPM black 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 30 Jun 2025
Mileage
124,315 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 BPM was last recorded at 124,315 miles on 1 Jul 2024, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2016: 115,999 miles, lower than 134,101 miles on 27 Feb 2015.

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
124,275 miles · 9 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
3,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,315 miles
  • 2020 – 124,275 miles
  • 2019 – 123,989 miles
  • 2017 – 119,771 miles
  • 2016 – 115,999 miles
  • 2015 – 134,101 miles
  • 2013 – 131,477 miles
  • 2012 – 124,920 miles
  • 2011 – 123,457 miles
  • 2010 – 118,520 miles
  • 2009 – 105,019 miles
  • 2008 – 96,225 miles
  • 2007 – 93,671 miles
  • 2006 – 82,586 miles
  • 2005 – 63,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,315 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,315 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,315 miles
    Test number
    808919131699
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,275 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,275 miles
    Test number
    242291837815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,989 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    710143204080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,771 miles
    Test number
    938783918761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,771 miles (+3,772)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,771 miles
    Test number
    404281757569
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Pass115,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    679940913330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - almost on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  7. Fail115,999 miles (-18,102)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    733673871850
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - almost on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  8. Pass134,101 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    865008055081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,477 miles (+157)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    345607263413
    • NoteAdvise damage to near side rear tyre inner wall
    • NoteAdvise engine mil light on
    • NoteAdvise slight wear to front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NotePad sensor wires broken near side front
    • NoteRear shock covers loose and rebound stop rubbers
    • NoteSlight play to off side of steering rack

  10. Fail131,320 miles (+6,400)7 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,320 miles
    Test number
    299170163226
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise damage to near side rear tyre inner wall
    • NoteAdvise engine mil light on
    • NoteAdvise slight wear to front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteBrake pad sensor light on
    • NotePad sensor wires broken near side front
    • NoteRear shock covers loose and rebound stop rubbers
    • NoteSlight play to off side of steering rack

  11. Pass124,920 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    915394462276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,457 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,457 miles
    Test number
    697133611205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,520 miles (+13,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,520 miles
    Test number
    224657380401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass105,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    382024579141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,019 miles (+8,794)2 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,019 miles
    Test number
    912334279187
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass96,225 miles (+2,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    96,225 miles
    Test number
    931042488162
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    93,671 miles
    Test number
    423921277193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,671 miles (+11,085)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,671 miles
    Test number
    650440377129
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass82,586 miles (+19,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,586 miles
    Test number
    890569676156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    253185365138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y208 BPM

Does Y208 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 BPM expired on 30 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 BPM?
The MOT on Y208 BPM expired on 30 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 BPM done?
Y208 BPM was recorded at 124,315 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2024, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
Has Y208 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 BPM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on Y208 BPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y208 BPM find?
Y208 BPM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2024 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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