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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y234 ORFMOT history

Y234 ORF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 171,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

Y234 ORF red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
171,001 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 ORF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 ORF was last recorded at 171,001 miles on 2 May 2026, 2,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,970 miles · 2 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
2,031 miles
Average per year
5,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,001 miles
  • 2018 – 168,970 miles
  • 2017 – 166,217 miles
  • 2016 – 156,966 miles
  • 2015 – 153,154 miles
  • 2014 – 146,263 miles
  • 2013 – 138,578 miles
  • 2012 – 132,144 miles
  • 2011 – 126,405 miles
  • 2010 – 114,392 miles
  • 2009 – 100,185 miles
  • 2008 – 87,859 miles
  • 2007 – 75,927 miles
  • 2006 – 60,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,001 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,001 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,001 miles
    Test number
    859282027324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,970 miles (+2,753)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,970 miles
    Test number
    967902799882
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass166,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    298149637630
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  4. Fail166,217 miles (+9,251)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,217 miles
    Test number
    642817150888
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Pass156,966 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    156,966 miles
    Test number
    126268578159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,945 miles (+3,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,945 miles
    Test number
    667269445188
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass153,154 miles (+6,891)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    153,154 miles
    Test number
    929788135194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,263 miles (+7,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    146,263 miles
    Test number
    246964734465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass138,578 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,578 miles
    Test number
    225143733121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,144 miles (+5,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    132,144 miles
    Test number
    689019122141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass126,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    259524941148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail126,405 miles (+12,013)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    535034641175
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass114,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    782328440165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail114,392 miles (+14,207)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    201167540460
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    233418749416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail100,185 miles (+12,326)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    983608449193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    274132258431
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail87,859 miles (+11,932)6 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    823242458127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,927 miles (+15,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,927 miles
    Test number
    450495537172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,307 miles
    Test number
    584156086072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y234 ORF

Does Y234 ORF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 ORF is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y234 ORF?
The MOT on Y234 ORF is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 ORF done?
Y234 ORF was recorded at 171,001 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 5,508 miles a year.
Has Y234 ORF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 ORF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y234 ORF 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 ORF find?
Y234 ORF passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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