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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y215 OWOMOT history

Y215 OWO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

Y215 OWO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
103,132 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 OWO was last recorded at 103,132 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,598 miles · 23 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
4,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,132 miles
  • 2023 – 102,598 miles
  • 2022 – 99,731 miles
  • 2021 – 99,707 miles
  • 2020 – 98,025 miles
  • 2019 – 93,402 miles
  • 2018 – 87,220 miles
  • 2017 – 82,022 miles
  • 2016 – 72,959 miles
  • 2015 – 64,556 miles
  • 2014 – 57,896 miles
  • 2013 – 53,121 miles
  • 2012 – 49,173 miles
  • 2011 – 44,056 miles
  • 2010 – 38,979 miles
  • 2009 – 34,319 miles
  • 2008 – 28,582 miles
  • 2007 – 24,704 miles
  • 2006 – 20,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,132 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,132 miles (+534)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,132 miles
    Test number
    774530041937
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass102,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,598 miles
    Test number
    658630842602
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail102,596 miles (+2,865)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,596 miles
    Test number
    309916545927
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,731 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,731 miles
    Test number
    819201740163
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail99,707 miles (+1,682)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,707 miles
    Test number
    685700783084
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light broken
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s rack arm/steering rack
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  6. Pass98,025 miles (+4,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    765191747287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass93,402 miles (+6,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,402 miles
    Test number
    999409458959
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass87,220 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    124076098427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,022 miles
    Test number
    782141604319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail82,016 miles (+9,057)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,016 miles
    Test number
    506225219501
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass72,959 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    674720995991
    • AdvisoryParking brake requires attention

  12. Fail72,813 miles (+8,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,813 miles
    Test number
    265335213190
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split boot (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass64,556 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,556 miles
    Test number
    208223655492
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail64,556 miles (+6,660)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,556 miles
    Test number
    197993855136
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass57,896 miles (+4,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,896 miles
    Test number
    316643564156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,121 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,121 miles
    Test number
    387723563187
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking / deteriorating on the shoulders.
    • NoteCrack / damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall.
    • NoteFuel filler cap searing ring is cracking. ( nearing limits )

  17. Fail53,117 miles (+3,944)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,117 miles
    Test number
    476733663135
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracking / deteriorating on the shoulders.
    • NoteCrack / damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall.
    • NoteFuel filler cap searing ring is cracking. ( nearing limits )

  18. Pass49,173 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,173 miles
    Test number
    279411072119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass44,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    257607351439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,056 miles (+5,077)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,056 miles
    Test number
    697697951153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    864135760174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,979 miles (+4,660)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    130285060188
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass34,319 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    361796269113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    140439568158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,582 miles (+3,878)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    372049668184
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    490404967157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,704 miles (+4,316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    451853567147
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass20,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,388 miles
    Test number
    521913066160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 OWO

Does Y215 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 OWO expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 OWO?
The MOT on Y215 OWO expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 OWO done?
Y215 OWO was recorded at 103,132 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 4,642 miles a year.
Has Y215 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 OWO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y215 OWO 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 Y215 OWO find?
Y215 OWO passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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