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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y227 HPBMOT history

Y227 HPB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 91,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.

Y227 HPB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
91,540 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 HPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 HPB was last recorded at 91,540 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,621 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,919 miles
Average per year
3,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 91,540 miles
  • 2021 – 87,621 miles
  • 2019 – 82,401 miles
  • 2018 – 75,800 miles
  • 2016 – 68,815 miles
  • 2015 – 63,495 miles
  • 2014 – 56,286 miles
  • 2013 – 45,875 miles
  • 2011 – 36,953 miles
  • 2009 – 34,821 miles
  • 2008 – 33,493 miles
  • 2007 – 31,221 miles
  • 2006 – 29,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,540 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall & split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,540 miles (+3,919)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    935836537760
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall & split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass87,621 miles2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    206597989083
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail87,621 miles (+5,220)6 repaired2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,621 miles
    Test number
    940002907111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass82,401 miles (+6,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,401 miles
    Test number
    177263791496
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,800 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    177594646241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,815 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,815 miles
    Test number
    979812556606
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass63,495 miles (+7,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,495 miles
    Test number
    185681766398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass56,286 miles (+10,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    415353734450
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass45,875 miles (+8,922)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    509505553146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,953 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    175467751357
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass36,953 miles (+2,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    507337651340
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass34,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,821 miles
    Test number
    163634619308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,821 miles (+1,328)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,821 miles
    Test number
    184774819308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass33,493 miles (+2,272)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    734442658119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve stem slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass31,221 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,221 miles
    Test number
    251739507151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    822870006162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 HPB

Does Y227 HPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 HPB expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 HPB?
The MOT on Y227 HPB expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 HPB done?
Y227 HPB was recorded at 91,540 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 3,712 miles a year.
Has Y227 HPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 HPB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 HPB 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 HPB find?
Y227 HPB passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 14 more.

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