BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y227 XANMOT history
Y227 XAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 91,030 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y227 XAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y227 XAN was last recorded at 91,030 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 90,980 miles · 17 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 3,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,030 miles
- 2025 – 84,501 miles
- 2024 – 79,213 miles
- 2023 – 77,048 miles
- 2022 – 76,188 miles
- 2021 – 74,976 miles
- 2020 – 73,916 miles
- 2019 – 72,468 miles
- 2018 – 70,659 miles
- 2017 – 68,935 miles
- 2016 – 66,700 miles
- 2015 – 64,484 miles
- 2014 – 61,398 miles
- 2013 – 58,557 miles
- 2012 – 55,285 miles
- 2011 – 51,989 miles
- 2010 – 47,216 miles
- 2009 – 42,532 miles
- 2008 – 36,537 miles
- 2007 – 32,563 miles
- 2006 – 28,895 miles
- 2005 – 23,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,030 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2013
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,030 miles (+50)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 91,030 miles
- Test number
- 519411087538
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,980 miles (+6,479)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,980 miles
- Test number
- 150282978040
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass84,501 miles (+5,288)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 84,501 miles
- Test number
- 845025248989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,213 miles (+2,165)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 79,213 miles
- Test number
- 529291883740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,048 miles (+860)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 77,048 miles
- Test number
- 531070584304
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass76,188 miles (+1,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,188 miles
- Test number
- 858740664710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,976 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 74,976 miles
- Test number
- 359171800211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,916 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 73,916 miles
- Test number
- 325910579748
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail73,916 miles (+1,448)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,916 miles
- Test number
- 940688611106
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass72,468 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 72,468 miles
- Test number
- 664776018526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass70,659 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 70,659 miles
- Test number
- 878547726868
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass68,935 miles (+2,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 68,935 miles
- Test number
- 423831598887
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass66,700 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 66,700 miles
- Test number
- 392647147425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass64,484 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 64,484 miles
- Test number
- 708986013123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,398 miles (+2,841)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 61,398 miles
- Test number
- 155385544260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,557 miles (+3,272)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 58,557 miles
- Test number
- 438297143212
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 55,285 miles
- Test number
- 708521562240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,285 miles (+3,296)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,285 miles
- Test number
- 965581562234
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass51,989 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,989 miles
- Test number
- 305663961263
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail51,989 miles (+4,773)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,989 miles
- Test number
- 777243961244
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,216 miles (+4,684)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 47,216 miles
- Test number
- 820026150213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,532 miles (+5,995)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,532 miles
- Test number
- 321775669468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,537 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,537 miles
- Test number
- 191238348269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass36,537 miles (+3,974)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,537 miles
- Test number
- 800058248236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,563 miles (+3,668)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 32,563 miles
- Test number
- 374483847459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,895 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,895 miles
- Test number
- 213144466241
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass28,895 miles (+4,926)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 28,895 miles
- Test number
- 782654966207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,969 miles2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,969 miles
- Test number
- 374610875265
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass23,969 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 23,969 miles
- Test number
- 871250975239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y227 XAN
- Does Y227 XAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 XAN is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y227 XAN?
- The MOT on Y227 XAN is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y227 XAN done?
- Y227 XAN was recorded at 91,030 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
- Has Y227 XAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y227 XAN has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y227 XAN 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 XAN find?
- Y227 XAN passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.
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