
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass85,555 miles (+4,425)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,555 miles
- Test number
- 452576303393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,130 miles (+3,731)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 81,130 miles
- Test number
- 106249351313
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass65,327 miles (+2,637)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,327 miles
- Test number
- 785571873131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,690 miles (+3,042)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,690 miles
- Test number
- 865298472106
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass56,329 miles (+3,923)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 56,329 miles
- Test number
- 274437860133
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass47,201 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,201 miles
- Test number
- 730661878114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass42,870 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,870 miles
- Test number
- 464443777123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,177 miles (+35,806)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 39,177 miles
- Test number
- 922757776147
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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