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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y236 JVWMOT history

Y236 JVW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

Y236 JVW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,802 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 JVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 JVW was last recorded at 169,802 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,297 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,505 miles
Average per year
4,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,802 miles
  • 2025 – 164,297 miles
  • 2023 – 161,341 miles
  • 2022 – 159,903 miles
  • 2021 – 158,016 miles
  • 2018 – 154,050 miles
  • 2017 – 149,513 miles
  • 2016 – 144,286 miles
  • 2015 – 138,594 miles
  • 2014 – 136,278 miles
  • 2013 – 127,346 miles
  • 2012 – 124,695 miles
  • 2011 – 119,242 miles
  • 2010 – 114,500 miles
  • 2009 – 110,205 miles
  • 2008 – 104,935 miles
  • 2007 – 99,155 miles
  • 2006 – 89,801 miles
  • 2005 – 81,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,802 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Sills covered

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,802 miles (+5,505)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,802 miles
    Test number
    565502705317
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underbody
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass164,297 miles (+2,956)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,297 miles
    Test number
    445282172465
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass161,341 miles (+1,438)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    161,341 miles
    Test number
    281969751600
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySills covered

  4. Pass159,903 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,903 miles
    Test number
    165834991839
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads

  5. Fail159,903 miles (+1,887)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,903 miles
    Test number
    499836822207
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills covered
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brake pads

  6. Pass158,016 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    128819438419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash
    • AdvisorySills covered

  7. Fail158,016 miles (+3,966)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,016 miles
    Test number
    988698049243
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil light on dash
    • AdvisorySills covered

  8. Pass154,050 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    718849543690
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail154,050 miles (+4,537)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    538155254284
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass149,513 miles (+5,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,513 miles
    Test number
    249068852587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySills covered

  11. Pass144,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    144401603056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,286 miles (+5,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    726860466027
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass138,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,594 miles
    Test number
    366960195186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail138,594 miles (+2,316)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,594 miles
    Test number
    949170895136
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail136,278 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,278 miles
    Test number
    158018184161
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass136,278 miles (+8,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,278 miles
    Test number
    195028084195
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass127,346 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    937862093115
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil light on intermittant

  18. Fail127,346 miles (+2,651)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    988281493141
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOil light on intermittant

  19. Pass124,695 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,695 miles
    Test number
    257594792466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear no.plate condition
    • NoteTraction control light on
    • NoteWheel alignment

  20. Fail124,695 miles (+5,453)1 dangerous4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,695 miles
    Test number
    237684692166
    • DangerousNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear no.plate condition
    • NoteWheel alignment

  21. Pass119,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,242 miles
    Test number
    238213481415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,242 miles (+4,742)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,242 miles
    Test number
    805632381110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear no. plate deteriated

  23. Pass114,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,500 miles
    Test number
    901010090114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,500 miles (+4,295)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,500 miles
    Test number
    943430890150
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear no.plate condition

  25. Pass110,205 miles (+5,270)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,205 miles
    Test number
    641887799120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  26. Pass104,935 miles (+5,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,935 miles
    Test number
    980309488162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass99,155 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,155 miles
    Test number
    204008887184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,801 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    89,801 miles
    Test number
    323485196162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    470540095163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about Y236 JVW

Does Y236 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 JVW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 JVW?
The MOT on Y236 JVW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 JVW done?
Y236 JVW was recorded at 169,802 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,197 miles a year.
Has Y236 JVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 JVW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y236 JVW 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 JVW find?
Y236 JVW passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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