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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y223 BPLMOT history

Y223 BPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

Y223 BPL 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,797 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 BPL was last recorded at 99,797 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 6,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,441 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,356 miles
Average per year
1,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,797 miles
  • 2025 – 93,441 miles
  • 2024 – 81,332 miles
  • 2023 – 80,660 miles
  • 2022 – 80,554 miles
  • 2021 – 80,094 miles
  • 2020 – 79,594 miles
  • 2019 – 78,831 miles
  • 2018 – 78,005 miles
  • 2017 – 76,976 miles
  • 2016 – 76,127 miles
  • 2015 – 75,373 miles
  • 2014 – 74,567 miles
  • 2013 – 73,848 miles
  • 2012 – 72,889 miles
  • 2011 – 71,775 miles
  • 2010 – 70,240 miles
  • 2009 – 66,747 miles
  • 2008 – 65,580 miles
  • 2007 – 63,973 miles
  • 2006 – 61,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,797 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody sills covered with side skirts

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • The nearside rear outer position light bulb is not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • The nearside rear stop light bulb output is reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • The nearside rear tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,797 miles (+6,356)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,797 miles
    Test number
    268345939812
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody sills covered with side skirts

  2. Pass93,441 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,441 miles
    Test number
    128225403522
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear outer position light bulb is not working
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear stop light bulb output is reduced
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryThe offside front brake pads are wearing low
    • AdvisoryThe offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear tyre is worn close to the cords on the inner edge

  3. Fail93,436 miles (+12,104)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    207521736658
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear outer position light bulb is not working
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear stop light bulb output is reduced
    • AdvisoryThe nearside rear tyre is devoid of tread on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryThe offside front brake pads are wearing low
    • AdvisoryThe offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear tyre is worn close to the cords on the inner edge

  4. Pass81,332 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    496727597310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,660 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    233178695055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor/sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail80,660 miles (+106)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,660 miles
    Test number
    651356155522
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor/sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,554 miles (+460)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    863222340611
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor\sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,094 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    544985526457
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan /sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,094 miles (+500)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,094 miles
    Test number
    270239715875
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside floor pan /sill has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,594 miles (+763)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    208694631276
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass78,831 miles (+826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,831 miles
    Test number
    178906247170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pads look to be getting low
    • AdvisoryAll discs very slightly worn

  12. Pass78,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    609235187577
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail78,005 miles (+1,029)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    322630843351
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorated on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass76,976 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    546870763198
    • AdvisoryOffside floor and sill has slight corrosion

  15. Pass76,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    112374020558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,127 miles (+754)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,127 miles
    Test number
    282410222638
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass75,373 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    937874835013
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass74,567 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    469345734050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,848 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    796889533079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,889 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,889 miles
    Test number
    136423532047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,775 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    816141441077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,766 miles (+1,526)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,766 miles
    Test number
    235288531096
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass70,240 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    142684930074
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,747 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,747 miles
    Test number
    100222849459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,731 miles (+1,151)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    153920249478
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass65,580 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,580 miles
    Test number
    564433048036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,973 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,973 miles
    Test number
    282024047038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass61,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    422818946020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 BPL

Does Y223 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 BPL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 BPL?
The MOT on Y223 BPL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 BPL done?
Y223 BPL was recorded at 99,797 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 1,902 miles a year.
Has Y223 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 BPL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y223 BPL 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 Y223 BPL find?
Y223 BPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; body sills covered with side skirts.

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