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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y221 VDAMOT history

Y221 VDA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

Y221 VDA 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,210 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 VDA was last recorded at 110,210 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,302 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,908 miles
Average per year
5,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,210 miles
  • 2025 – 105,302 miles
  • 2024 – 102,268 miles
  • 2023 – 98,809 miles
  • 2022 – 96,275 miles
  • 2021 – 92,477 miles
  • 2020 – 91,085 miles
  • 2019 – 87,971 miles
  • 2018 – 86,412 miles
  • 2017 – 86,212 miles
  • 2016 – 80,626 miles
  • 2015 – 62,208 miles
  • 2014 – 55,137 miles
  • 2013 – 51,688 miles
  • 2012 – 44,674 miles
  • 2011 – 35,043 miles
  • 2010 – 28,779 miles
  • 2009 – 23,239 miles
  • 2008 – 11,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,210 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,210 miles (+4,908)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    852584610995
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded

  2. Pass105,302 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,302 miles
    Test number
    378796900546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,268 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    598947518426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail102,256 miles (+3,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,256 miles
    Test number
    194972868411
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,809 miles (+2,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,809 miles
    Test number
    945935368723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass96,275 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,275 miles
    Test number
    312877863661
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  7. Fail96,269 miles (+3,792)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    782874433673
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded

  8. Pass92,477 miles (+1,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    494578503678
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass91,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    193530948477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,084 miles (+3,113)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    919532515956
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass87,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,971 miles
    Test number
    648595955365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly binding preventing full inspection of wheel bearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. only advising and not failing because mount prevents it from having excessive movement. However bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly binding preventing full inspection of wheel bearing.

  12. Fail87,791 miles (+1,379)3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    778822597814
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel slightly binding preventing full inspection of wheel bearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. only advising and not failing because mount prevents it from having excessive movement. However bush is worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slightly binding preventing full inspection of wheel bearing.

  13. Pass86,412 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    491117952489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,212 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    977796732654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,626 miles (+18,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    110627929159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

  16. Pass62,208 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    267649035132
    • NoteN/S/F O/S/F N/S/R TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLA IN O/S/R TOPSWIVEL

  17. Fail62,208 miles (+7,071)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    997519435145
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F O/S/F N/S/R TYRES CRACKED/PERISHED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLA IN O/S/R TOPSWIVEL

  18. Pass55,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    299952164478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,137 miles (+3,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    256242764473
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,688 miles (+7,014)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,688 miles
    Test number
    147188963151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,674 miles (+9,631)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    608685692167
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates appear to have characters stuck on to face of number plate

  22. Fail35,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,043 miles
    Test number
    607713451147
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass35,043 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,043 miles
    Test number
    825253651162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,779 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    482846340108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,239 miles (+11,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,239 miles
    Test number
    814711949110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    11,636 miles
    Test number
    281587158131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 VDA

Does Y221 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 VDA is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 VDA?
The MOT on Y221 VDA is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 VDA done?
Y221 VDA was recorded at 110,210 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,366 miles a year.
Has Y221 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 VDA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y221 VDA 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 VDA find?
Y221 VDA passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both front wings slightly corroded.

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