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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,000 cc

Y221 LAPMOT history

Y221 LAP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

Y221 LAP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
157,885 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 LAP was last recorded at 157,885 miles on 23 May 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,867 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,885 miles
  • 2025 – 150,265 miles
  • 2024 – 139,897 miles
  • 2023 – 125,171 miles
  • 2022 – 116,447 miles
  • 2021 – 107,206 miles
  • 2020 – 98,447 miles
  • 2017 – 98,421 miles
  • 2016 – 92,365 miles
  • 2015 – 86,265 miles
  • 2014 – 78,057 miles
  • 2013 – 72,063 miles
  • 2012 – 66,149 miles
  • 2011 – 60,035 miles
  • 2010 – 55,554 miles
  • 2009 – 49,584 miles
  • 2008 – 43,895 miles
  • 2007 – 37,457 miles
  • 2006 – 36,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,885 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,885 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,885 miles
    Test number
    408805378399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail157,867 miles (+7,602)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    162178792173
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component has an unsafe modification nearside and offside (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear floor pans corroded

  3. Pass150,265 miles (+10,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    169631581725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass139,897 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    405635485712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered.

  5. Fail139,897 miles (+14,726)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,897 miles
    Test number
    796492354456
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered.

  6. Pass125,171 miles (+8,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    942064869268
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,447 miles (+9,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    865150241303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass107,206 miles (+8,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,206 miles
    Test number
    285971903163
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    588806036859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,447 miles (+26)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,447 miles
    Test number
    147246555887
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass98,421 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    217093206707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,365 miles (+6,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    887999571780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass86,265 miles (+8,208)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    657202945026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,057 miles (+5,994)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    555338324062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass72,063 miles (+5,914)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    358483153020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,149 miles (+6,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,149 miles
    Test number
    576426342052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass60,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,035 miles
    Test number
    199461641432
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail60,033 miles (+4,479)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,033 miles
    Test number
    357561041039
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass55,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    112260550020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,554 miles (+5,970)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    840027040003
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,584 miles (+5,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    720091549038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass43,895 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,895 miles
    Test number
    771456948029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass37,457 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    130180947423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,613 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    900976046056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,609 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,609 miles
    Test number
    912165046077
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about Y221 LAP

Does Y221 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 LAP is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 LAP?
The MOT on Y221 LAP is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 LAP done?
Y221 LAP was recorded at 157,885 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 6,230 miles a year.
Has Y221 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 LAP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y221 LAP 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 Y221 LAP find?
Y221 LAP passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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