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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y241 BPMMOT history

Y241 BPM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y241 BPM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
79,095 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 BPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 BPM was last recorded at 79,095 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,552 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,543 miles
Average per year
3,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,095 miles
  • 2025 – 75,552 miles
  • 2024 – 68,888 miles
  • 2023 – 65,010 miles
  • 2022 – 59,799 miles
  • 2021 – 51,551 miles
  • 2020 – 46,549 miles
  • 2019 – 37,072 miles
  • 2018 – 35,956 miles
  • 2017 – 34,519 miles
  • 2016 – 32,755 miles
  • 2015 – 31,343 miles
  • 2014 – 29,110 miles
  • 2013 – 27,301 miles
  • 2012 – 25,030 miles
  • 2011 – 23,183 miles
  • 2010 – 22,081 miles
  • 2009 – 20,424 miles
  • 2008 – 18,730 miles
  • 2007 – 16,361 miles
  • 2006 – 14,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,095 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,095 miles (+3,543)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    230149458271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,552 miles (+6,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    923299601368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,888 miles (+3,878)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,888 miles
    Test number
    163290191862
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,010 miles (+5,211)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    924993833833
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    632525574045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail59,799 miles (+8,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,799 miles
    Test number
    620512467490
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass51,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    969192170943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail51,551 miles (+5,002)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,551 miles
    Test number
    394745013985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass46,549 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,549 miles
    Test number
    825790493681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail46,549 miles (+9,477)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,549 miles
    Test number
    625621019480
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass37,072 miles (+1,116)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,072 miles
    Test number
    674819438732
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass35,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    767927602341
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail35,956 miles (+1,437)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    163738077556
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass34,519 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,519 miles
    Test number
    770139698653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,755 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    867594566644
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail32,753 miles (+1,410)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,753 miles
    Test number
    984451781317
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Along chassis behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass31,343 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,343 miles
    Test number
    557149255180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    206977544400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail29,110 miles (+1,809)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,110 miles
    Test number
    885327744169
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass27,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    149729643164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,301 miles (+2,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,301 miles
    Test number
    259378643115
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass25,030 miles (+1,847)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    25,030 miles
    Test number
    806061052121
    • NotePads close to sensor
    • NoteSlight play in front lower arm bushes

  23. Pass23,183 miles (+1,102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,183 miles
    Test number
    168613251195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer side wall but no cord structure showing

  24. Pass22,081 miles (+1,657)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,081 miles
    Test number
    122674550125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBacking starting to lift on rear no. plate.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges.

  25. Pass20,424 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,424 miles
    Test number
    564502849153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,730 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,730 miles
    Test number
    330122548107
    • NoteFront suspension plate damaged/bent

  27. Fail18,730 miles (+2,369)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,730 miles
    Test number
    512292048100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront suspension plate damaged/bent

  28. Pass16,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,361 miles
    Test number
    221206337406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail16,355 miles (+2,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,355 miles
    Test number
    441026037164
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass14,122 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,122 miles
    Test number
    334913266137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail14,031 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,031 miles
    Test number
    950423756115
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y241 BPM

Does Y241 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y241 BPM is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y241 BPM?
The MOT on Y241 BPM is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y241 BPM done?
Y241 BPM was recorded at 79,095 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,191 miles a year.
Has Y241 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 BPM has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y241 BPM 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 Y241 BPM find?
Y241 BPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.

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