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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y22 KARMOT history

Y22 KAR is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

Y22 KAR grey 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 21 May 2025
Mileage
76,682 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 KAR was last recorded at 76,682 miles on 22 May 2024, 11,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,947 miles · 19 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
11,735 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,682 miles
  • 2023 – 64,947 miles
  • 2022 – 59,661 miles
  • 2021 – 50,662 miles
  • 2020 – 43,753 miles
  • 2019 – 34,400 miles
  • 2018 – 33,223 miles
  • 2017 – 32,494 miles
  • 2016 – 31,266 miles
  • 2015 – 30,042 miles
  • 2014 – 28,425 miles
  • 2012 – 24,138 miles
  • 2011 – 22,592 miles
  • 2010 – 20,012 miles
  • 2009 – 18,398 miles
  • 2008 – 16,748 miles
  • 2007 – 15,807 miles
  • 2006 – 12,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,682 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front head lamp washer jets insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil light stays on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,perishing sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,682 miles (+11,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,682 miles
    Test number
    968065674126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))

  2. Pass64,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    790893319795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp washer jets insecure
    • AdvisoryOil light stays on

  3. Fail64,947 miles (+5,286)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    754044988595
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp washer jets insecure
    • AdvisoryOil light stays on

  4. Pass59,661 miles (+8,999)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    111178973037
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,662 miles (+6,909)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,662 miles
    Test number
    965624363130
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass43,753 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    43,753 miles
    Test number
    375594695027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

  7. Fail43,748 miles (+9,348)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    280250344891
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim damaged sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking,perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

  8. Pass34,400 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,400 miles
    Test number
    145553482238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,223 miles (+729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    846982625929
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Pass32,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    522218479372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,494 miles (+1,228)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,494 miles
    Test number
    236878782139
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass31,266 miles (+1,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    112877457877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass30,042 miles (+1,617)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,042 miles
    Test number
    385655705190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

  14. Pass28,425 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,425 miles
    Test number
    477896124154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,370 miles (+4,232)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,370 miles
    Test number
    116942624128
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass24,138 miles (+1,546)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,138 miles
    Test number
    197532912335
    • 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)
    • NoteSide walls of front tyres cracking

  17. Pass22,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,592 miles
    Test number
    775498201391
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail22,591 miles (+2,579)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    385018201349
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass20,012 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,012 miles
    Test number
    290254820459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,398 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,398 miles
    Test number
    681436499033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,748 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,748 miles
    Test number
    112249308158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,807 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,807 miles
    Test number
    454721797213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,826 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,826 miles
    Test number
    903944197048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    180105596098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,532 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    332495096076
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y22 KAR

Does Y22 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y22 KAR expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y22 KAR?
The MOT on Y22 KAR expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y22 KAR done?
Y22 KAR was recorded at 76,682 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has Y22 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 KAR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y22 KAR 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 Y22 KAR find?
Y22 KAR passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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