BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y215 ULHMOT history
Y215 ULH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,027 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 129,027 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,531 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y215 ULH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y215 ULH was last recorded at 129,027 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 127,585 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,442 miles
- Average per year
- 4,531 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,027 miles
- 2025 – 127,585 miles
- 2024 – 125,666 miles
- 2023 – 123,350 miles
- 2022 – 119,435 miles
- 2020 – 116,234 miles
- 2019 – 114,833 miles
- 2018 – 111,205 miles
- 2017 – 103,902 miles
- 2016 – 99,269 miles
- 2015 – 95,028 miles
- 2014 – 89,969 miles
- 2013 – 84,833 miles
- 2012 – 76,572 miles
- 2011 – 68,850 miles
- 2009 – 61,345 miles
- 2008 – 52,508 miles
- 2007 – 45,957 miles
- 2006 – 41,078 miles
- 2005 – 35,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine and gearbox
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,027 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 129,027 miles
- Test number
- 839850404315
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine and gearbox
Fail129,027 miles (+1,442)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,027 miles
- Test number
- 641713805283
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine and gearbox
Pass127,585 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 127,585 miles
- Test number
- 693445825846
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,584 miles (+1,918)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,584 miles
- Test number
- 580735064888
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 125,666 miles
- Test number
- 740322195485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,666 miles (+2,316)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,666 miles
- Test number
- 658282933952
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,350 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 123,350 miles
- Test number
- 873194448424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,350 miles (+3,915)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,350 miles
- Test number
- 853635415657
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,435 miles (+3,201)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 119,435 miles
- Test number
- 925161121723
- MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute front + rear (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,234 miles (+1,401)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 116,234 miles
- Test number
- 459175234556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,833 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,833 miles
- Test number
- 858086764907
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,831 miles (+3,626)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,831 miles
- Test number
- 846749552987
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass111,205 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 111,205 miles
- Test number
- 670893912166
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,205 miles (+3)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,205 miles
- Test number
- 585350687256
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,202 miles (+7,300)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,202 miles
- Test number
- 708183244306
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,902 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 103,902 miles
- Test number
- 592304916335
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Fail103,902 miles (+4,633)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,902 miles
- Test number
- 882137641211
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass99,269 miles (+4,241)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 99,269 miles
- Test number
- 457123836674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,028 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 95,028 miles
- Test number
- 655877205034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on in dash
- NoteOil leak on engine + gearbox
Fail95,028 miles (+5,059)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,028 miles
- Test number
- 848945905091
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on in dash
- NoteOil leak on engine + gearbox
Pass89,969 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 89,969 miles
- Test number
- 237119744046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,968 miles (+5,135)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,968 miles
- Test number
- 197128544061
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass84,833 miles (+8,261)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 84,833 miles
- Test number
- 565252793066
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak on engine
Pass76,572 miles (+7,722)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 76,572 miles
- Test number
- 157733752093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,850 miles (+7,505)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 68,850 miles
- Test number
- 397825401014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 61,345 miles
- Test number
- 481086559361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,345 miles (+8,837)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,345 miles
- Test number
- 710606659310
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass52,508 miles (+6,551)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,508 miles
- Test number
- 510722938393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,957 miles (+4,879)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 45,957 miles
- Test number
- 472500637389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,078 miles (+5,317)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 41,078 miles
- Test number
- 764556426395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 35,761 miles
- Test number
- 714292035391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y215 ULH
- Does Y215 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y215 ULH is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y215 ULH?
- The MOT on Y215 ULH is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y215 ULH done?
- Y215 ULH was recorded at 129,027 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,531 miles a year.
- Has Y215 ULH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y215 ULH has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y215 ULH 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 ULH find?
- Y215 ULH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: slight oil leak on engine and gearbox.
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