BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y226 MJHMOT history
Y226 MJH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,880 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 124,880 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,570 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y226 MJH
- 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
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y226 MJH was last recorded at 124,880 miles on 16 May 2026, 3,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,682 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,198 miles
- Average per year
- 3,570 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,880 miles
- 2025 – 121,682 miles
- 2024 – 115,372 miles
- 2023 – 111,066 miles
- 2022 – 108,770 miles
- 2021 – 105,831 miles
- 2020 – 104,277 miles
- 2019 – 102,107 miles
- 2018 – 99,704 miles
- 2017 – 96,496 miles
- 2016 – 92,496 miles
- 2015 – 89,942 miles
- 2014 – 87,292 miles
- 2013 – 85,411 miles
- 2012 – 83,888 miles
- 2011 – 81,738 miles
- 2010 – 79,833 miles
- 2009 – 77,993 miles
- 2008 – 73,847 miles
- 2007 – 64,183 miles
- 2006 – 52,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,880 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,880 miles (+3,198)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 124,880 miles
- Test number
- 340226817986
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,682 miles (+6,310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 121,682 miles
- Test number
- 797046387146
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,372 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 115,372 miles
- Test number
- 251406649551
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail115,372 miles (+4,306)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,372 miles
- Test number
- 330161001603
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,066 miles (+2,296)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 111,066 miles
- Test number
- 108099860122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,770 miles (+2,939)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 108,770 miles
- Test number
- 509704554364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,831 miles (+1,554)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2022
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 473639857512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,277 miles (+2,170)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2021
- Odometer
- 104,277 miles
- Test number
- 378848798224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,107 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 102,107 miles
- Test number
- 264433259354
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail102,103 miles (+2,399)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,103 miles
- Test number
- 355394459465
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass99,704 miles (+3,208)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 99,704 miles
- Test number
- 157611094974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,496 miles (+4,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 96,496 miles
- Test number
- 291227071940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass92,496 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 92,496 miles
- Test number
- 176886331814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,942 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,942 miles
- Test number
- 275815545048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,292 miles (+1,881)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,292 miles
- Test number
- 107375954498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,411 miles (+1,523)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 85,411 miles
- Test number
- 557536843037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,888 miles (+2,150)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 83,888 miles
- Test number
- 538489352098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,738 miles (+1,905)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 81,738 miles
- Test number
- 226049351046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,833 miles (+1,840)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 79,833 miles
- Test number
- 443259740099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,993 miles (+4,146)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 77,993 miles
- Test number
- 382010359047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,847 miles (+9,664)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 73,847 miles
- Test number
- 202084078058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,183 miles (+11,497)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 64,183 miles
- Test number
- 143813657011
- NoteChip in windscreen zone B
- NoteFront brake pads appear low
- NoteNearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge
- NoteOffside headlight on minimum alignment setting
- NoteSmall hole in offside front indicator lens
Pass52,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,686 miles
- Test number
- 900575156099
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y226 MJH
- Does Y226 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y226 MJH is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y226 MJH?
- The MOT on Y226 MJH is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y226 MJH done?
- Y226 MJH was recorded at 124,880 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
- Has Y226 MJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y226 MJH has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y226 MJH 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 Y226 MJH find?
- Y226 MJH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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