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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y238 DHNMOT history

Y238 DHN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 9,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

Y238 DHN 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 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
9,943 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 DHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 DHN was last recorded at 9,943 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,901 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,943 miles
  • 2024 – 9,901 miles
  • 2023 – 7,938 miles
  • 2022 – 7,181 miles
  • 2021 – 6,138 miles
  • 2020 – 5,549 miles
  • 2019 – 4,958 miles
  • 2018 – 4,833 miles
  • 2017 – 4,740 miles
  • 2016 – 4,552 miles
  • 2015 – 4,151 miles
  • 2014 – 3,997 miles
  • 2013 – 3,671 miles
  • 2012 – 3,532 miles
  • 2011 – 3,499 miles
  • 2010 – 3,382 miles
  • 2009 – 3,298 miles
  • 2008 – 3,176 miles
  • 2007 – 2,983 miles
  • 2006 – 2,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,943 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,943 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    9,943 miles
    Test number
    222840856250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,901 miles (+1,963)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    9,901 miles
    Test number
    308167958700
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lower wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass7,938 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    7,938 miles
    Test number
    688919085536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail7,892 miles (+711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,892 miles
    Test number
    502250717083
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  5. Pass7,181 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    7,181 miles
    Test number
    980988858403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass6,138 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    6,138 miles
    Test number
    107104734959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,549 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    5,549 miles
    Test number
    162948571357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    4,958 miles
    Test number
    387815044491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail4,958 miles (+125)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,958 miles
    Test number
    610171396138
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass4,833 miles (+93)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    4,833 miles
    Test number
    528507125087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  11. Pass4,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    4,740 miles
    Test number
    808102918836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail4,740 miles (+188)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,740 miles
    Test number
    329394118576
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass4,552 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,552 miles
    Test number
    460034494662
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass4,151 miles (+154)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    4,151 miles
    Test number
    238122665069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly

  15. Pass3,997 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,997 miles
    Test number
    918522774069
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  16. Fail3,974 miles (+303)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,974 miles
    Test number
    766615864027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  17. Pass3,671 miles (+139)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,671 miles
    Test number
    728917983064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass3,532 miles (+33)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    3,532 miles
    Test number
    858606662067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass3,499 miles (+117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    3,499 miles
    Test number
    449696871060
    • NoteAll brake discs rusted

  20. Pass3,382 miles (+84)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    3,382 miles
    Test number
    131277460487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  21. Pass3,298 miles (+122)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    3,298 miles
    Test number
    263590079010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack and perish

  22. Pass3,176 miles (+193)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    3,176 miles
    Test number
    201826188044
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish

  23. Pass2,983 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    2,983 miles
    Test number
    940080867000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    2,697 miles
    Test number
    612746586012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 DHN

Does Y238 DHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 DHN expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 DHN?
The MOT on Y238 DHN expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 DHN done?
Y238 DHN was recorded at 9,943 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 374 miles a year.
Has Y238 DHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 DHN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y238 DHN 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 Y238 DHN find?
Y238 DHN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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