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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y236 BPMMOT history

Y236 BPM is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

Y236 BPM purple 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 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
120,629 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 BPM was last recorded at 120,629 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,623 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,629 miles
  • 2022 – 119,520 miles
  • 2021 – 111,559 miles
  • 2020 – 109,560 miles
  • 2019 – 108,560 miles
  • 2018 – 106,329 miles
  • 2017 – 102,209 miles
  • 2016 – 93,986 miles
  • 2015 – 85,170 miles
  • 2014 – 77,744 miles
  • 2013 – 72,958 miles
  • 2012 – 68,627 miles
  • 2011 – 63,601 miles
  • 2010 – 57,033 miles
  • 2009 – 39,831 miles
  • 2008 – 30,549 miles
  • 2007 – 24,629 miles
  • 2006 – 22,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,629 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,629 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,629 miles
    Test number
    775168913577
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,623 miles (+1,103)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    327060445030
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,520 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,520 miles
    Test number
    196304906082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,559 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    540489709615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,560 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    383745839552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,560 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    529422812904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail108,544 miles (+2,215)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    171969750887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,329 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,329 miles
    Test number
    505074463435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail106,325 miles (+4,116)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,325 miles
    Test number
    604858077049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass102,209 miles (+8,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    767807980341
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass93,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    147222636436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail93,986 miles (+8,816)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    375059915417
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass85,170 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,170 miles
    Test number
    297777955147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,744 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    825711274148
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroding
    • NotePlay at o/s/f steeringrack arm
    • NoteSlight pulsing from front brakes

  15. Fail77,744 miles (+4,786)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    958441174135
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe corroding
    • NotePlay at o/s/f steeringrack arm
    • NoteSlight pulsing from front brakes

  16. Pass72,958 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,958 miles
    Test number
    307829353189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,627 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,627 miles
    Test number
    197405272108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,535 miles (+4,934)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    126978362154
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass63,601 miles (+6,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    165892261163
    • 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. Pass57,033 miles (+17,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    890847970141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,831 miles (+9,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    231437969477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,549 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,549 miles
    Test number
    912209278169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,629 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    440914067186
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCuts on n/s/f tyre inner wall
    • NoteCuts on o/s/f tyre inner wall

  24. Pass24,629 miles (+2,215)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,629 miles
    Test number
    731864567159
    • NoteCuts on n/s/f tyre inner wall
    • NoteCuts on o/s/f tyre inner wall

  25. Pass22,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,414 miles
    Test number
    234800976113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 BPM

Does Y236 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 BPM expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 BPM?
The MOT on Y236 BPM expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 BPM done?
Y236 BPM was recorded at 120,629 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 5,468 miles a year.
Has Y236 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 BPM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y236 BPM 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 Y236 BPM find?
Y236 BPM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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