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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

Y20 HOTMOT history

Y20 HOT is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

Y20 HOT white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,927 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 HOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 HOT was last recorded at 144,927 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 4,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2021: 136,521 miles, lower than 139,813 miles on 9 Feb 2019.

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
140,664 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,263 miles
Average per year
4,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,927 miles
  • 2024 – 140,664 miles
  • 2023 – 136,549 miles
  • 2021 – 136,538 miles
  • 2019 – 139,813 miles
  • 2018 – 137,008 miles
  • 2015 – 132,090 miles
  • 2014 – 128,468 miles
  • 2013 – 119,575 miles
  • 2012 – 111,675 miles
  • 2011 – 107,728 miles
  • 2009 – 88,747 miles
  • 2008 – 80,177 miles
  • 2007 – 67,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,927 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,927 miles (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    348336625826
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,664 miles (+4,115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    760157118147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,549 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    247526809384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,539 miles (+1)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    302379222204
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,538 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    402128958674
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,538 miles (+17)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    591791603850
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail136,521 miles (-3,292)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,521 miles
    Test number
    970836042566
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass139,813 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,813 miles
    Test number
    281788907253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,008 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    590956118176
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertray fitted

  10. Pass132,090 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,090 miles
    Test number
    240061292840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,078 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,078 miles
    Test number
    526737910594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,468 miles (+8,893)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    715619374269
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass119,575 miles (+7,900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,575 miles
    Test number
    327787883146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,675 miles (+3,947)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,675 miles
    Test number
    328571902133
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass107,728 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    107,728 miles
    Test number
    115631701175
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f inner tie rod has play

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184343300112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    900272600138
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass88,747 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,747 miles
    Test number
    500444199015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,177 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    920552908167
    • NoteMovement at both front lower swivels

  20. Fail80,177 miles (+12,964)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    464562908145
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMovement at both front lower swivels

  21. Pass67,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    502993477048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 HOT

Does Y20 HOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 HOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 HOT?
The MOT on Y20 HOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 HOT done?
Y20 HOT was recorded at 144,927 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 4,029 miles a year.
Has Y20 HOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 HOT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y20 HOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y20 HOT find?
Y20 HOT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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