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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y227 AYXMOT history

Y227 AYX is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2023.

Y227 AYX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2024
Mileage
97,734 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 AYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 AYX was last recorded at 97,734 miles on 24 Jul 2023, 2,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,630 miles · 13 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,104 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,734 miles
  • 2022 – 95,630 miles
  • 2021 – 92,370 miles
  • 2020 – 90,583 miles
  • 2019 – 84,897 miles
  • 2018 – 79,109 miles
  • 2017 – 72,651 miles
  • 2015 – 64,735 miles
  • 2014 – 57,318 miles
  • 2013 – 53,055 miles
  • 2012 – 45,372 miles
  • 2011 – 37,262 miles
  • 2010 – 32,166 miles
  • 2009 – 29,045 miles
  • 2008 – 25,715 miles
  • 2007 – 22,343 miles
  • 2006 – 18,021 miles
  • 2005 – 14,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,734 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,734 miles (+2,104)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    258983184064
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,630 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,630 miles
    Test number
    829634915247
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,370 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    526643419684
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,583 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,583 miles
    Test number
    371532669154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail90,581 miles (+5,684)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,581 miles
    Test number
    374443899173
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,897 miles
    Test number
    684783112578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail84,896 miles (+5,787)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,896 miles
    Test number
    685025296126
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass79,109 miles (+6,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,109 miles
    Test number
    525388645918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass72,651 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,651 miles
    Test number
    905078603116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,735 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    956782976663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail64,735 miles (+7,417)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    501387021672
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass57,318 miles (+4,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    625394804377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,055 miles (+7,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,055 miles
    Test number
    726983233337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass45,372 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    619747602323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,262 miles (+5,096)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    907888101365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

  16. Pass32,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    314940780297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail32,166 miles (+3,121)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,166 miles
    Test number
    374230580215
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass29,045 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    653861289264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,715 miles
    Test number
    180605088246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,715 miles (+3,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,715 miles
    Test number
    900095088285
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass22,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,343 miles
    Test number
    420623617382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,343 miles (+4,322)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,343 miles
    Test number
    491262117324
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass18,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    540438306300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,021 miles (+3,340)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    573867206385
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass14,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,681 miles
    Test number
    943699195212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 AYX

Does Y227 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 AYX expired on 23 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 AYX?
The MOT on Y227 AYX expired on 23 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 AYX done?
Y227 AYX was recorded at 97,734 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2023, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has Y227 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 AYX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y227 AYX 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 Y227 AYX find?
Y227 AYX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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