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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y237 UKJMOT history

Y237 UKJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 150,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2024.

Y237 UKJ 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 4 May 2025
Mileage
150,720 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 UKJ
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
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
5 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 UKJ was last recorded at 150,720 miles on 5 May 2024, 7,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,750 miles · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,970 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,720 miles
  • 2022 – 142,750 miles
  • 2021 – 129,467 miles
  • 2020 – 129,334 miles
  • 2019 – 126,471 miles
  • 2018 – 121,257 miles
  • 2017 – 113,837 miles
  • 2016 – 104,976 miles
  • 2014 – 92,656 miles
  • 2013 – 83,119 miles
  • 2012 – 76,061 miles
  • 2011 – 67,342 miles
  • 2010 – 62,028 miles
  • 2009 – 57,020 miles
  • 2008 – 52,593 miles
  • 2007 – 48,593 miles
  • 2006 – 44,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,720 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,720 miles
    Test number
    283524282563
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,720 miles (+7,970)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,720 miles
    Test number
    790763531830
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,750 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,750 miles
    Test number
    769442049375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,467 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,467 miles
    Test number
    367838263370
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail129,466 miles (+132)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    104795708171
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass129,334 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,334 miles
    Test number
    686296947694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,471 miles (+5,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,471 miles
    Test number
    749785780267
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    551012685069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail121,257 miles (+7,420)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    651995424788
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass113,837 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,837 miles
    Test number
    558260612302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  11. Fail113,777 miles (+8,801)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,777 miles
    Test number
    507271153599
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer ball joint mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn very low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass104,976 miles (+12,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,976 miles
    Test number
    581010163843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,656 miles (+9,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    189120644250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,119 miles
    Test number
    309394623469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,199 miles (+7,138)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    859344523247
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass76,061 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    306743892271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,342 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,342 miles
    Test number
    787555101320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,028 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    213292970418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,984 miles (+4,964)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    241135260149
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass57,020 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    831950169105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,593 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    453489558128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,593 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    754659857154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,174 miles
    Test number
    383304766116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 UKJ

Does Y237 UKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 UKJ expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 UKJ?
The MOT on Y237 UKJ expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 UKJ done?
Y237 UKJ was recorded at 150,720 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2024, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has Y237 UKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 UKJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y237 UKJ 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 Y237 UKJ find?
Y237 UKJ passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2024 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all four; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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