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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y228 ULHMOT history

Y228 ULH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 138,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2025.

Y228 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 4 May 2026
Mileage
138,431 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 ULH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
5 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 ULH was last recorded at 138,431 miles on 5 May 2025, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,086 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,431 miles
  • 2023 – 138,086 miles
  • 2022 – 130,128 miles
  • 2021 – 129,780 miles
  • 2020 – 123,060 miles
  • 2019 – 120,786 miles
  • 2018 – 119,198 miles
  • 2017 – 118,417 miles
  • 2016 – 117,325 miles
  • 2015 – 115,473 miles
  • 2014 – 113,477 miles
  • 2013 – 110,970 miles
  • 2011 – 102,194 miles
  • 2010 – 93,608 miles
  • 2009 – 90,668 miles
  • 2008 – 89,599 miles
  • 2007 – 83,336 miles
  • 2006 – 71,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,431 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,431 miles
    Test number
    742397067492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,086 miles
    Test number
    172391472965
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,086 miles (+7,958)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,086 miles
    Test number
    801314031627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,128 miles (+348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,128 miles
    Test number
    981519306611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,780 miles (+6,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    562757651037
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,060 miles (+2,274)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    401097341315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,786 miles
    Test number
    853929792059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,786 miles (+1,588)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,786 miles
    Test number
    612860852600
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass119,198 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,198 miles
    Test number
    882858173941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,197 miles (+780)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,197 miles
    Test number
    255880009049
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,417 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,417 miles
    Test number
    941112985046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass117,325 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,325 miles
    Test number
    197130888009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  13. Fail117,324 miles (+1,851)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    396378014571
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks visible

  14. Pass115,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    365163217576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail115,473 miles (+1,996)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    788437929382
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail113,477 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    256041754352
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass113,477 miles (+2,507)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,477 miles
    Test number
    538901254368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass110,970 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    439627243327
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s brake pipes joints slightly corroded

  19. Fail110,969 miles (+5,738)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    959975543310
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s brake pipes joints slightly corroded

  20. Pass105,231 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    879653703053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition

  21. Fail105,231 miles (+3,037)4 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    929332503079
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition

  22. Fail102,194 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,194 miles
    Test number
    437485851401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass102,194 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,194 miles
    Test number
    835345051376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,633 miles
    Test number
    226595521034
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass98,633 miles (+5,025)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,633 miles
    Test number
    866505821032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    414675910038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,608 miles (+2,940)2 failures3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    382435210080
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBonnet catch is sticking, but does release
    • NoteOffside washer jet is broken

  28. Pass90,668 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,668 miles
    Test number
    541965419088
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass89,599 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,599 miles
    Test number
    642647798195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail89,594 miles (+6,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,594 miles
    Test number
    620906098183
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass83,336 miles (+11,660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,336 miles
    Test number
    283961497115
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  32. Pass71,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    104505106266
    • NoteN/s front tyre has sidewall outer cover damage.

Questions about Y228 ULH

Does Y228 ULH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 ULH expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 ULH?
The MOT on Y228 ULH expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 ULH done?
Y228 ULH was recorded at 138,431 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2025, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has Y228 ULH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 ULH has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y228 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 Y228 ULH find?
Y228 ULH passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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