BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y217 BPMMOT history
Y217 BPM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 169,526 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 BPM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 BPM was last recorded at 169,526 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 1,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 167,705 miles · 22 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,821 miles
- Average per year
- 6,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,526 miles
- 2023 – 167,705 miles
- 2022 – 164,327 miles
- 2021 – 162,921 miles
- 2018 – 162,733 miles
- 2017 – 160,851 miles
- 2016 – 156,982 miles
- 2015 – 149,494 miles
- 2014 – 139,829 miles
- 2013 – 123,988 miles
- 2012 – 107,883 miles
- 2011 – 92,050 miles
- 2010 – 74,701 miles
- 2009 – 57,006 miles
- 2008 – 51,092 miles
- 2007 – 48,956 miles
- 2006 – 42,312 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,526 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,526 miles (+1,821)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 169,526 miles
- Test number
- 882401284557
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass167,705 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 167,705 miles
- Test number
- 654169989759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,699 miles (+3,372)4 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,699 miles
- Test number
- 322842175572
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass164,327 miles (+1,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,327 miles
- Test number
- 933557679383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,921 miles (+188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 162,921 miles
- Test number
- 800027363102
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,733 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 162,733 miles
- Test number
- 204728728516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,851 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 160,851 miles
- Test number
- 847361335062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,982 miles (+7,488)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 156,982 miles
- Test number
- 865405875574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,494 miles (+107)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 149,494 miles
- Test number
- 908332365010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail149,387 miles (+9,558)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,387 miles
- Test number
- 197918055063
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass139,829 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 139,829 miles
- Test number
- 275617384069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMinor crack in off side front indicator lens
Fail139,829 miles (+15,841)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,829 miles
- Test number
- 266257884011
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteMinor crack in off side front indicator lens
Pass123,988 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 123,988 miles
- Test number
- 387287223107
- Note3 minor chips in windscreen
Fail123,988 miles (+16,105)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,988 miles
- Test number
- 317127923100
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Note3 minor chips in windscreen
Pass107,883 miles (+15,833)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,883 miles
- Test number
- 227389132481
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass92,050 miles (+17,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,050 miles
- Test number
- 286216731446
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass74,701 miles (+17,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 74,701 miles
- Test number
- 422739230145
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass57,006 miles (+5,914)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 57,006 miles
- Test number
- 850442849194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,092 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,092 miles
- Test number
- 663073228115
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,956 miles (+6,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 48,956 miles
- Test number
- 102417417131
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,312 miles
- Test number
- 591492026138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y217 BPM
- Does Y217 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y217 BPM expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 BPM?
- The MOT on Y217 BPM expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y217 BPM done?
- Y217 BPM was recorded at 169,526 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
- Has Y217 BPM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 BPM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y217 BPM 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 Y217 BPM find?
- Y217 BPM passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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