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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y234 BPLMOT history

Y234 BPL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y234 BPL green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,916 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 BPL was last recorded at 99,916 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 2,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,889 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,027 miles
Average per year
1,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,916 miles
  • 2025 – 97,889 miles
  • 2022 – 97,771 miles
  • 2021 – 96,860 miles
  • 2019 – 96,464 miles
  • 2018 – 94,423 miles
  • 2012 – 91,197 miles
  • 2011 – 90,379 miles
  • 2010 – 87,920 miles
  • 2009 – 84,777 miles
  • 2008 – 81,208 miles
  • 2007 – 78,287 miles
  • 2006 – 74,865 miles
  • 2005 – 62,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,916 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,916 miles (+2,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,916 miles
    Test number
    896276383400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass97,889 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,889 miles
    Test number
    826290253393
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on various components under vehicle

  3. Pass97,771 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,771 miles
    Test number
    471060492627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,860 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,860 miles
    Test number
    448865067475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,464 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,464 miles
    Test number
    956416226823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,463 miles (+2,040)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,463 miles
    Test number
    302671098572
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    608488374301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail94,423 miles (+3,226)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,423 miles
    Test number
    869884154382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass91,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    446690022430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,196 miles (+219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    306130722398
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass90,977 miles (+598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,977 miles
    Test number
    818267912156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,379 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    178458201170
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail90,373 miles (+2,453)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    289555301428
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass87,920 miles (+3,143)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    103403790007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,777 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    952496399008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail84,766 miles (+3,558)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    171583699481
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass81,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,208 miles
    Test number
    561288498061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,206 miles (+2,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    614098598091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass78,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    562482397020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail78,287 miles (+3,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    872482897061
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass74,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    691553386295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,865 miles (+12,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,865 miles
    Test number
    832673586231
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass62,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    674501055210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 BPL

Does Y234 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 BPL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y234 BPL?
The MOT on Y234 BPL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 BPL done?
Y234 BPL was recorded at 99,916 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,774 miles a year.
Has Y234 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 BPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y234 BPL 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 BPL find?
Y234 BPL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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