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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y236 YYXMOT history

Y236 YYX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

Y236 YYX silver 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 12 May 2026
Mileage
97,398 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 YYX was last recorded at 97,398 miles on 13 May 2025, 5,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,103 miles · 1 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
5,295 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,398 miles
  • 2019 – 92,103 miles
  • 2018 – 88,039 miles
  • 2017 – 85,977 miles
  • 2016 – 83,994 miles
  • 2015 – 82,251 miles
  • 2014 – 80,462 miles
  • 2013 – 77,804 miles
  • 2012 – 74,098 miles
  • 2011 – 65,418 miles
  • 2010 – 58,970 miles
  • 2009 – 55,334 miles
  • 2008 – 52,952 miles
  • 2007 – 45,516 miles
  • 2006 – 34,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,398 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,398 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    146209276414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,103 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    764364412085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,039 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,039 miles
    Test number
    969191850385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,977 miles (+1,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    156881605725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass83,994 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    768912250462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,993 miles (+1,742)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,993 miles
    Test number
    616077422481
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass82,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    186391945459
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail82,251 miles (+1,789)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    156961745404
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass80,462 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,462 miles
    Test number
    978880054027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,804 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,804 miles
    Test number
    566215643066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,098 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,098 miles
    Test number
    557404042029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,097 miles (+8,679)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,097 miles
    Test number
    926561942064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass65,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    178298541087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,418 miles (+6,448)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    567417941059
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass58,970 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    210737440044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,334 miles (+2,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,334 miles
    Test number
    981599049000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail52,952 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    264780458084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass52,952 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,952 miles
    Test number
    964450958091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass45,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,516 miles
    Test number
    310396447034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,516 miles (+10,673)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,516 miles
    Test number
    451925347040
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail34,843 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    361765446079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass34,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,843 miles
    Test number
    511745746002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 YYX

Does Y236 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 YYX expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 YYX?
The MOT on Y236 YYX expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 YYX done?
Y236 YYX was recorded at 97,398 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has Y236 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 YYX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on Y236 YYX 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 YYX find?
Y236 YYX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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