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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y212 HAPMOT history

Y212 HAP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

Y212 HAP silver 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 16 Apr 2023
Mileage
186,288 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 HAP was last recorded at 186,288 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,288 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,288 miles
  • 2021 – 176,296 miles
  • 2020 – 170,687 miles
  • 2019 – 162,446 miles
  • 2018 – 153,774 miles
  • 2017 – 146,733 miles
  • 2016 – 142,589 miles
  • 2015 – 137,131 miles
  • 2014 – 132,434 miles
  • 2013 – 126,748 miles
  • 2012 – 121,472 miles
  • 2011 – 111,158 miles
  • 2010 – 99,200 miles
  • 2009 – 91,996 miles
  • 2008 – 79,961 miles
  • 2007 – 66,575 miles
  • 2006 – 54,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,288 miles
    Test number
    750090898116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail186,288 miles (+9,992)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,288 miles
    Test number
    714230698440
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass176,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,296 miles
    Test number
    424062501639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail176,296 miles (+5,609)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,296 miles
    Test number
    648101459815
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass170,687 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    170,687 miles
    Test number
    947401889570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,446 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    162,446 miles
    Test number
    224809657065
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake slightly low efficiency may need adjustment or repair
  7. Pass153,774 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,774 miles
    Test number
    755883672386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,572 miles (+6,839)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,572 miles
    Test number
    352452121713
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside and nearside (2.4.A.1a)
  9. Pass146,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,733 miles
    Test number
    533382334060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Fail146,733 miles (+4,144)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,733 miles
    Test number
    587217455167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass142,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    916179736065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,589 miles (+5,458)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    474378858844
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  13. Pass137,131 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,131 miles
    Test number
    505445685048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail137,079 miles (+4,645)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    138494985021
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass132,434 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    876558484065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,391 miles (+5,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,391 miles
    Test number
    927916884057
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass126,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,748 miles
    Test number
    428895983026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail126,748 miles (+17)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,748 miles
    Test number
    117375483449
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail126,731 miles (+5,259)5 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,731 miles
    Test number
    516252983021
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres worn low
    • NoteFront grills in poor condition
    • NoteNearside rear front to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteStrong smell of fuel under bonnet
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and undersides
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs
  20. Pass121,472 miles (+10,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,472 miles
    Test number
    899518982078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,158 miles (+11,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    111,158 miles
    Test number
    525560691012
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass99,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    880030520084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,200 miles (+7,204)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    612130420007
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass91,996 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    380724529088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,698 miles (+11,737)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    163112419013
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  26. Pass79,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    670575728081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,961 miles (+13,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    883985728037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  28. Pass66,575 miles (+11,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    942886127058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    253497946089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 HAP

Does Y212 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 HAP expired on 16 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 HAP?
The MOT on Y212 HAP expired on 16 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 HAP done?
Y212 HAP was recorded at 186,288 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,169 miles a year.
Has Y212 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 HAP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y212 HAP 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 Y212 HAP find?
Y212 HAP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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