
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass52,478 miles (+675)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 52,478 miles
- Test number
- 736866886017
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,775 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 51,775 miles
- Test number
- 777886499506
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass48,204 miles (+1,533)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,204 miles
- Test number
- 757057093113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,671 miles (+1,808)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,671 miles
- Test number
- 375513592154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 44,863 miles
- Test number
- 805225891149
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass42,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 42,439 miles
- Test number
- 202734790101
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 920627899190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 40,787 miles
- Test number
- 310102598126
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass39,620 miles (+3,339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 39,620 miles
- Test number
- 511611097164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,281 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 36,281 miles
- Test number
- 344681486183
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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