BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y228 HHWMOT history

Y228 HHW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

Y228 HHW 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 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
87,421 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y228 HHW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 HHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 HHW was last recorded at 87,421 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,284 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,421 miles
  • 2021 – 78,909 miles
  • 2020 – 76,734 miles
  • 2019 – 73,936 miles
  • 2018 – 71,892 miles
  • 2017 – 70,639 miles
  • 2016 – 69,506 miles
  • 2015 – 68,224 miles
  • 2014 – 65,950 miles
  • 2013 – 62,358 miles
  • 2012 – 59,732 miles
  • 2011 – 56,873 miles
  • 2010 – 53,568 miles
  • 2009 – 49,567 miles
  • 2008 – 45,246 miles
  • 2007 – 41,448 miles
  • 2005 – 32,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,421 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild surface corrosion on metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,421 miles (+137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,421 miles
    Test number
    403377428488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild surface corrosion on metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,284 miles (+8,375)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,284 miles
    Test number
    299862123064
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment error (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected red coloured lens missing. white light being shown (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump/ pipework blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild surface corrosion on metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,909 miles (+2,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,909 miles
    Test number
    513345342406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass76,734 miles (+2,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,734 miles
    Test number
    486307104056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass73,936 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,936 miles
    Test number
    409394490613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre near limits

  6. Pass71,892 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    798627985539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on both edge
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass70,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    600337819182
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail70,638 miles (+1,132)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,638 miles
    Test number
    332831592268
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass69,506 miles (+1,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    516457586650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass68,224 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    269154935075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,950 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    165941524056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    229549723016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,358 miles (+2,626)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    168319923422
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,732 miles (+2,859)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    477621932067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass56,873 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,873 miles
    Test number
    587818321085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,568 miles (+4,001)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    540916440067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished
    • NotePlay in rack
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  17. Pass49,567 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    991440549007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,246 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,246 miles
    Test number
    474642048009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    241581457065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,448 miles (+8,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    293021957064
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass32,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    683958515325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,971 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    831858615351
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y228 HHW

Does Y228 HHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 HHW expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 HHW?
The MOT on Y228 HHW expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 HHW done?
Y228 HHW was recorded at 87,421 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has Y228 HHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 HHW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y228 HHW 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 Y228 HHW find?
Y228 HHW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mild surface corrosion on metal brake pipe; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking.

Related registrations

Browse all Y228 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.