BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y237 VVPMOT history
Y237 VVP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 105,156 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,486 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y237 VVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y237 VVP was last recorded at 105,156 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,041 miles · 22 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,115 miles
- Average per year
- 3,486 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,156 miles
- 2025 – 104,041 miles
- 2024 – 102,078 miles
- 2023 – 99,912 miles
- 2022 – 99,099 miles
- 2021 – 98,519 miles
- 2020 – 97,920 miles
- 2019 – 97,225 miles
- 2018 – 96,761 miles
- 2016 – 93,564 miles
- 2015 – 91,606 miles
- 2014 – 81,631 miles
- 2013 – 73,595 miles
- 2012 – 71,399 miles
- 2011 – 69,058 miles
- 2010 – 62,447 miles
- 2009 – 54,508 miles
- 2008 – 48,473 miles
- 2007 – 41,856 miles
- 2006 – 35,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,156 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 105,156 miles
- Test number
- 603506057358
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,156 miles (+1,115)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,156 miles
- Test number
- 852188158640
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 104,041 miles
- Test number
- 499849845147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,041 miles (+1,963)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,041 miles
- Test number
- 931399093172
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,078 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 102,078 miles
- Test number
- 712067705337
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass99,912 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 99,912 miles
- Test number
- 202945250986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,911 miles (+812)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,911 miles
- Test number
- 515281979122
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,099 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,099 miles
- Test number
- 546834701242
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail99,099 miles (+580)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,099 miles
- Test number
- 113236551926
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass98,519 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 98,519 miles
- Test number
- 977230770176
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,489 miles (+569)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,489 miles
- Test number
- 764261806026
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,920 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,920 miles
- Test number
- 711225013642
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail97,907 miles (+682)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,907 miles
- Test number
- 775241650540
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass97,225 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 923061511185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,225 miles (+464)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,225 miles
- Test number
- 273059383800
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass96,761 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 96,761 miles
- Test number
- 417626805007
- AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak from engine
- 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)
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 752170808934
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailMileage not read1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 383763480758
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,564 miles (+1,958)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,564 miles
- Test number
- 643588849940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,606 miles (+9,975)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 91,606 miles
- Test number
- 728392285022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,631 miles (+8,036)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 81,631 miles
- Test number
- 789954224040
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass73,595 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,595 miles
- Test number
- 788164703015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,399 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,399 miles
- Test number
- 987212072048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,058 miles (+6,611)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,058 miles
- Test number
- 106203181099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,447 miles (+7,939)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 62,447 miles
- Test number
- 142375280417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 54,508 miles
- Test number
- 282961579010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,508 miles (+6,035)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,508 miles
- Test number
- 402221479096
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass48,473 miles (+6,617)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 48,473 miles
- Test number
- 154566588015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,856 miles (+6,464)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 41,856 miles
- Test number
- 840087587047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 35,392 miles
- Test number
- 443015176034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y237 VVP
- Does Y237 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y237 VVP is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y237 VVP?
- The MOT on Y237 VVP is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y237 VVP done?
- Y237 VVP was recorded at 105,156 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,486 miles a year.
- Has Y237 VVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y237 VVP has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y237 VVP 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 VVP find?
- Y237 VVP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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