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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y227 ULHMOT history

Y227 ULH is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

Y227 ULH blue 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 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
104,772 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 ULH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 ULH was last recorded at 104,772 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,772 miles · 1 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,772 miles
  • 2022 – 101,713 miles
  • 2020 – 101,011 miles
  • 2019 – 93,015 miles
  • 2018 – 85,555 miles
  • 2017 – 81,130 miles
  • 2016 – 77,399 miles
  • 2015 – 72,914 miles
  • 2014 – 68,968 miles
  • 2013 – 65,327 miles
  • 2012 – 62,690 miles
  • 2011 – 59,648 miles
  • 2010 – 56,329 miles
  • 2009 – 52,406 miles
  • 2008 – 47,201 miles
  • 2007 – 42,870 miles
  • 2006 – 39,177 miles
  • 2005 – 3,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,772 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,772 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    594142387281
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail104,772 miles (+3,059)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,772 miles
    Test number
    548607692601
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,713 miles (+702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,713 miles
    Test number
    501428045177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underseal (above fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass101,011 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,011 miles
    Test number
    341895291040
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail100,913 miles (+7,898)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    900569070835
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass93,015 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    550235221634
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail93,015 miles (+7,460)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    614219967094
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass85,555 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    452576303393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,130 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    106249351313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,399 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    476662458002
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail77,347 miles (+201)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    554829973187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail77,146 miles (+4,232)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    650717798457
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail72,914 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    226488695479
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  14. Pass72,914 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,914 miles
    Test number
    287128595113
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  15. Pass68,968 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    645257674196
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  16. Pass65,327 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    785571873131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,690 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    865298472106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    537881661184
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail59,648 miles (+3,319)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    779191361185
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass56,329 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    274437860133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,406 miles (+5,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    802582889192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass47,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    730661878114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,201 miles (+4,331)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    401764968106
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass42,870 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,870 miles
    Test number
    464443777123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,177 miles (+35,806)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    922757776147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass3,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    3,371 miles
    Test number
    972374575142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 ULH

Does Y227 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 ULH expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 ULH?
The MOT on Y227 ULH expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 ULH done?
Y227 ULH was recorded at 104,772 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 5,732 miles a year.
Has Y227 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 ULH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y227 ULH 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 ULH find?
Y227 ULH passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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