BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc
Y228 LAPMOT history
Y228 LAP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 135,286 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,732 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 LAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 LAP was last recorded at 135,286 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 6,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 128,672 miles · 24 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,614 miles
- Average per year
- 6,732 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 135,286 miles
- 2021 – 128,672 miles
- 2020 – 126,591 miles
- 2019 – 123,967 miles
- 2018 – 117,526 miles
- 2017 – 114,684 miles
- 2016 – 112,228 miles
- 2015 – 105,706 miles
- 2014 – 103,667 miles
- 2013 – 91,289 miles
- 2012 – 81,116 miles
- 2011 – 64,927 miles
- 2010 – 52,411 miles
- 2009 – 41,738 miles
- 2007 – 32,660 miles
- 2006 – 27,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,286 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front exhaust flexi joint weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight play within offside of steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,286 miles (+6,614)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,286 miles
- Test number
- 669963788325
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,672 miles (+2,081)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 128,672 miles
- Test number
- 879488101011
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass126,591 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,591 miles
- Test number
- 449898283568
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint weak
- AdvisorySlight play within offside of steering rack
- AdvisoryVehicle has lowered suspension front & rear
Fail126,591 miles (+2,624)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,591 miles
- Test number
- 906541864012
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi joint weak
- AdvisorySlight play within offside of steering rack
- AdvisoryVehicle has lowered suspension front & rear
Pass123,967 miles (+6,441)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,967 miles
- Test number
- 969710854658
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront flexi joint weak
- AdvisoryRear wiper inop
- AdvisoryVehicle has lowered suspension fitted front & rear
Pass117,526 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 117,526 miles
- Test number
- 482547757016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose
Fail117,526 miles (+2,842)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,526 miles
- Test number
- 161917455373
- Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers loose
Pass114,684 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 114,684 miles
- Test number
- 301600682336
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion around both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Fail114,683 miles (+2,455)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,683 miles
- Test number
- 790625915855
- FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported above fuel tank (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted rubbing on body (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Short pipe across rear axle, not secure in clips (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion around both rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Pass112,228 miles (+6,522)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,228 miles
- Test number
- 534025497623
- AdvisoryCorrosion exhaust
- AdvisoryO/s/f n/s/f lower suspension arms rear inner bushes perishing
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windsreen
Pass105,706 miles (+2,039)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 105,706 miles
- Test number
- 138949665016
- NoteSmall stone chips in windsreen corrosion exhaust rear number plate discoloured on edge
Pass103,667 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,667 miles
- Test number
- 879168974036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail103,664 miles (+357)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,664 miles
- Test number
- 959776374038
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail103,307 miles (+12,018)6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,307 miles
- Test number
- 396334264020
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteWipers smearing screen
Pass91,289 miles (+10,173)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 91,289 miles
- Test number
- 715432973087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,116 miles (+16,189)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 81,116 miles
- Test number
- 997052462086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,927 miles (+12,516)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,927 miles
- Test number
- 839120771024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,411 miles (+10,673)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,411 miles
- Test number
- 133820870040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 41,738 miles
- Test number
- 883201779081
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 224313968013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,660 miles (+4,991)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,660 miles
- Test number
- 531833277089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,669 miles
- Test number
- 960363976016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,669 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,669 miles
- Test number
- 231753976043
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about Y228 LAP
- Does Y228 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y228 LAP expired on 18 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 LAP?
- The MOT on Y228 LAP expired on 18 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y228 LAP done?
- Y228 LAP was recorded at 135,286 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 6,732 miles a year.
- Has Y228 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 LAP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y228 LAP 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 LAP find?
- Y228 LAP passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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