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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y235 UGHMOT history

Y235 UGH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

Y235 UGH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
190,790 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 UGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 UGH was last recorded at 190,790 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 9,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,665 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,125 miles
Average per year
8,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,790 miles
  • 2023 – 181,665 miles
  • 2022 – 175,350 miles
  • 2021 – 162,341 miles
  • 2020 – 154,534 miles
  • 2019 – 146,414 miles
  • 2018 – 138,963 miles
  • 2017 – 130,299 miles
  • 2016 – 119,415 miles
  • 2015 – 107,168 miles
  • 2014 – 95,711 miles
  • 2013 – 85,362 miles
  • 2012 – 77,449 miles
  • 2011 – 69,985 miles
  • 2010 – 61,667 miles
  • 2009 – 49,218 miles
  • 2008 – 41,659 miles
  • 2007 – 35,544 miles
  • 2006 – 30,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,790 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,790 miles (+9,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,790 miles
    Test number
    788771091046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,665 miles (+6,315)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,665 miles
    Test number
    937561536531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass175,350 miles (+13,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,350 miles
    Test number
    597970972139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,341 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,341 miles
    Test number
    150560858134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,534 miles (+8,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    154,534 miles
    Test number
    451893294740
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass146,414 miles (+7,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,414 miles
    Test number
    957286732773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possible sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,963 miles
    Test number
    528611640058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Fail138,959 miles (+8,660)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    904336723254
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass130,299 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,299 miles
    Test number
    643090419697
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm joint

  10. Fail130,299 miles (+10,884)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,299 miles
    Test number
    735142521644
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm joint

  11. Pass119,415 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,415 miles
    Test number
    950859271079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,168 miles (+11,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,168 miles
    Test number
    877653475079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,711 miles (+10,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,711 miles
    Test number
    845166064064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,362 miles (+7,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    319070663065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass77,449 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,449 miles
    Test number
    439938452043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,985 miles (+8,318)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    116990671000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    270148370020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,667 miles (+12,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    384937370097
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail49,218 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    151093749045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass49,218 miles (+7,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    480073049081
    • 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)

  21. Pass41,659 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,659 miles
    Test number
    493293458003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,544 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    164537367446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    844440146052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 UGH

Does Y235 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 UGH expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 UGH?
The MOT on Y235 UGH expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 UGH done?
Y235 UGH was recorded at 190,790 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 8,879 miles a year.
Has Y235 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 UGH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y235 UGH 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 Y235 UGH find?
Y235 UGH passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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