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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y227 OWOMOT history

Y227 OWO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y227 OWO 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,122 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 OWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 OWO was last recorded at 118,122 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,715 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,407 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,122 miles
  • 2025 – 113,715 miles
  • 2024 – 109,622 miles
  • 2023 – 104,397 miles
  • 2022 – 97,888 miles
  • 2021 – 90,723 miles
  • 2020 – 89,297 miles
  • 2019 – 77,339 miles
  • 2018 – 70,460 miles
  • 2017 – 68,198 miles
  • 2016 – 63,118 miles
  • 2015 – 57,072 miles
  • 2014 – 52,180 miles
  • 2013 – 49,267 miles
  • 2012 – 46,314 miles
  • 2011 – 42,300 miles
  • 2010 – 38,313 miles
  • 2009 – 32,936 miles
  • 2008 – 28,597 miles
  • 2007 – 24,389 miles
  • 2006 – 20,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,122 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,122 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    124967391671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,715 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,715 miles
    Test number
    854417098659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,622 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,622 miles
    Test number
    349800142579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,397 miles (+6,509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    495244724595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,888 miles (+7,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    110881174269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,723 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,723 miles
    Test number
    997622113143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,719 miles (+1,422)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    321798164429
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,297 miles (+11,958)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    906432175270
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    838668540154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail77,339 miles (+6,879)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,339 miles
    Test number
    637618708002
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected zone A obstruction (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    725398296926
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail70,460 miles (+2,262)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    660412755103
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass68,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    652604611717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail68,198 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,198 miles
    Test number
    209672805540
    • DangerousOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass63,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,118 miles
    Test number
    392192237291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail63,118 miles (+6,046)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,118 miles
    Test number
    586628831069
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass57,072 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,072 miles
    Test number
    617254585180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,063 miles (+4,883)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    578033785172
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass52,180 miles (+2,913)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    258960154172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass49,267 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    486089463152
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  21. Fail49,267 miles (+2,953)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,267 miles
    Test number
    789228363167
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  22. Pass46,314 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,314 miles
    Test number
    669753562111
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass42,300 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    279297751489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    311208940141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail38,313 miles (+5,377)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    823526840123
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass32,936 miles (+4,339)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    122957249144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass28,597 miles (+4,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,597 miles
    Test number
    641450458164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass24,389 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,389 miles
    Test number
    170710277112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,183 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,183 miles
    Test number
    193216146115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail20,154 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    682035536112
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y227 OWO

Does Y227 OWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 OWO is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y227 OWO?
The MOT on Y227 OWO is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 OWO done?
Y227 OWO was recorded at 118,122 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has Y227 OWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 OWO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y227 OWO 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 OWO find?
Y227 OWO passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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