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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y234 AYYMOT history

Y234 AYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

Y234 AYY 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 26 Sept 2025
Mileage
156,727 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 AYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 AYY was last recorded at 156,727 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,663 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
6,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,727 miles
  • 2023 – 146,060 miles
  • 2022 – 139,598 miles
  • 2021 – 137,130 miles
  • 2019 – 132,879 miles
  • 2018 – 125,878 miles
  • 2017 – 117,346 miles
  • 2016 – 103,866 miles
  • 2014 – 103,799 miles
  • 2013 – 95,420 miles
  • 2012 – 87,229 miles
  • 2011 – 84,303 miles
  • 2010 – 79,701 miles
  • 2009 – 69,927 miles
  • 2008 – 58,820 miles
  • 2007 – 49,085 miles
  • 2006 – 43,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • BOTHS SILLS (INNER) CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,727 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,727 miles
    Test number
    887790185252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,663 miles (+10,603)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,663 miles
    Test number
    685322039374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,060 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,060 miles
    Test number
    961160296781
    • AdvisoryBOTHS SILLS (INNER) CORRODED
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,050 miles (+6,452)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,050 miles
    Test number
    788303784860
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTHS SILLS (INNER) CORRODED
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,598 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,598 miles
    Test number
    953627641364
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,130 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    137,130 miles
    Test number
    460228997555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,879 miles (+7,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,879 miles
    Test number
    254590590865
    • 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))

  8. Pass125,878 miles (+8,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,878 miles
    Test number
    135683250715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass117,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,346 miles
    Test number
    887041681124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail117,346 miles (+13,480)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,346 miles
    Test number
    845637326286
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass103,866 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,866 miles
    Test number
    576765335317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail103,858 miles (+59)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,858 miles
    Test number
    634163973279
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass103,799 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,799 miles
    Test number
    907061904336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,790 miles (+8,370)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    365233934226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,420 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    357703933479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,229 miles (+2,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    865696032241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre cut in side wall

  17. Pass84,303 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    928530131202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,701 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    544466930238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail79,701 miles (+9,774)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    620436830213
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass69,927 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    380837549265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,862 miles (+11,042)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    112440249230
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,820 miles (+9,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    441270398196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,085 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    362592397013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,096 miles
    Test number
    614333076012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,095 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    392382776061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about Y234 AYY

Does Y234 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 AYY expired on 26 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 AYY?
The MOT on Y234 AYY expired on 26 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 AYY done?
Y234 AYY was recorded at 156,727 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 6,128 miles a year.
Has Y234 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 AYY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y234 AYY 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 Y234 AYY find?
Y234 AYY passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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