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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y21 BMAMOT history

Y21 BMA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 197,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

Y21 BMA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
197,198 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 BMA was last recorded at 197,198 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,033 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
5,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,198 miles
  • 2025 – 196,033 miles
  • 2024 – 194,545 miles
  • 2023 – 192,710 miles
  • 2022 – 189,576 miles
  • 2021 – 184,698 miles
  • 2020 – 182,077 miles
  • 2019 – 180,255 miles
  • 2018 – 177,316 miles
  • 2017 – 174,712 miles
  • 2016 – 171,305 miles
  • 2015 – 167,631 miles
  • 2014 – 162,916 miles
  • 2013 – 157,629 miles
  • 2012 – 153,497 miles
  • 2011 – 148,950 miles
  • 2010 – 144,615 miles
  • 2009 – 132,579 miles
  • 2008 – 118,860 miles
  • 2007 – 101,906 miles
  • 2006 – 83,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,198 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,198 miles (+1,165)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    197,198 miles
    Test number
    908553521796
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,033 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,033 miles
    Test number
    112122690864
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail196,033 miles (+1,488)1 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,033 miles
    Test number
    712585501891
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass194,545 miles (+1,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    194,545 miles
    Test number
    404766181153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,710 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    192,710 miles
    Test number
    390547669539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail192,710 miles (+3,134)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,710 miles
    Test number
    150995428100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    189,576 miles
    Test number
    503846942650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail189,576 miles (+4,878)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,576 miles
    Test number
    497019368513
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass184,698 miles (+2,621)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,698 miles
    Test number
    853902474093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,077 miles (+1,822)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,077 miles
    Test number
    582689020006
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass180,255 miles (+2,939)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,255 miles
    Test number
    537486392731
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play uj onto rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass177,316 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    177,316 miles
    Test number
    554296149155
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass174,712 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    174,712 miles
    Test number
    886005237869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass171,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    171,305 miles
    Test number
    729619571588
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail171,305 miles (+3,674)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,305 miles
    Test number
    540382303947
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 239 (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail167,631 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,631 miles
    Test number
    176069485037
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  17. Pass167,631 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    167,631 miles
    Test number
    349909985093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass162,916 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    162,916 miles
    Test number
    555305904163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail162,905 miles (+5,276)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,905 miles
    Test number
    237244004156
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass157,629 miles (+4,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    157,629 miles
    Test number
    509678593055
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ARE JUST ABOVE THE TREAD BARS - 205/50WR17

  21. Pass153,497 miles (+4,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    153,497 miles
    Test number
    177343792481
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON

  22. Pass148,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    148,950 miles
    Test number
    959336201189
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS A NON EXTRA LOAD.

  23. Fail148,950 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,950 miles
    Test number
    676726901185
    • DangerousENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS A NON EXTRA LOAD.

  24. Pass144,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    144,615 miles
    Test number
    623231590052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation inside n/s headlamp

  25. Fail144,615 miles (+12,036)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,615 miles
    Test number
    710211290072
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation inside n/s headlamp

  26. Pass132,579 miles (+13,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    282441509128
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  27. Pass118,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    463129808160
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail118,860 miles (+16,954)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    864569408103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass101,906 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    564668817195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail101,524 miles (+18,009)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,524 miles
    Test number
    423670417147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass83,515 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,515 miles
    Test number
    170912016199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail82,891 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,891 miles
    Test number
    660628996060
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y21 BMA

Does Y21 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 BMA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 BMA?
The MOT on Y21 BMA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 BMA done?
Y21 BMA was recorded at 197,198 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
Has Y21 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 BMA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 BMA 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 Y21 BMA find?
Y21 BMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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