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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y218 DMHMOT history

Y218 DMH is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 52,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2022.

Y218 DMH gold 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 Feb 2023
Mileage
52,478 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 DMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 DMH was last recorded at 52,478 miles on 17 Feb 2022, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,803 miles · 22 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
1,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,478 miles
  • 2017 – 51,803 miles
  • 2016 – 51,775 miles
  • 2015 – 50,542 miles
  • 2014 – 49,241 miles
  • 2013 – 48,204 miles
  • 2012 – 46,671 miles
  • 2011 – 44,863 miles
  • 2010 – 42,439 miles
  • 2008 – 40,787 miles
  • 2007 – 39,620 miles
  • 2006 – 36,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,478 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,478 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    736866886017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,803 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    660557092806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  3. Pass51,775 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    777886499506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    625795195168
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail50,542 miles (+1,301)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    797364795146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass49,241 miles (+1,037)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    709101994107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
  7. Pass48,204 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,204 miles
    Test number
    757057093113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,671 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,671 miles
    Test number
    375513592154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    805225891149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,863 miles (+2,424)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    979754591156
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteWheel alignment
  11. Pass42,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    202734790101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920627899190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    310102598126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,787 miles (+1,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,787 miles
    Test number
    732722298158
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass39,620 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    511611097164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,281 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,281 miles
    Test number
    344681486183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,235 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,235 miles
    Test number
    284054876428
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y218 DMH

Does Y218 DMH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 DMH expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 DMH?
The MOT on Y218 DMH expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 DMH done?
Y218 DMH was recorded at 52,478 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2022, an average of 1,038 miles a year.
Has Y218 DMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 DMH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on Y218 DMH 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 Y218 DMH find?
Y218 DMH passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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