
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y241 LAPMOT history
Y241 LAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 132,522 mi
- At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y241 LAP
- 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
- 20 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y241 LAP was last recorded at 132,522 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 132,441 miles · 31 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 4,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 132,522 miles
- 2021 – 127,371 miles
- 2020 – 121,477 miles
- 2019 – 116,861 miles
- 2018 – 111,858 miles
- 2017 – 104,154 miles
- 2016 – 95,806 miles
- 2015 – 86,451 miles
- 2014 – 81,521 miles
- 2013 – 78,582 miles
- 2012 – 76,355 miles
- 2011 – 74,493 miles
- 2010 – 71,988 miles
- 2009 – 70,480 miles
- 2008 – 68,645 miles
- 2007 – 66,984 miles
- 2006 – 64,466 miles
- 2005 – 61,492 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front tyre tread low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,522 miles (+81)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 132,522 miles
- Test number
- 404093819046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,441 miles (+5,070)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,441 miles
- Test number
- 366665934042
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,371 miles (+5,894)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,371 miles
- Test number
- 499585176349
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass121,477 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 121,477 miles
- Test number
- 366128602541
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail121,475 miles (+4,614)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,475 miles
- Test number
- 133799163721
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,861 miles (+25)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,861 miles
- Test number
- 421587355336
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,836 miles (+4,978)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,836 miles
- Test number
- 618883830429
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,858 miles (+7,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 111,858 miles
- Test number
- 332656036017
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,154 miles (+8,348)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 423387873155
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner trackrod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Inner trackrod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear subframe (6.1.A.1)
Pass95,806 miles (+9,355)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 95,806 miles
- Test number
- 206167803636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,451 miles
- Test number
- 446117209589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,785 miles (+57,264)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,785 miles
- Test number
- 558711530465
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass81,521 miles (+2,939)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,521 miles
- Test number
- 579835444290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,582 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 78,582 miles
- Test number
- 597389323252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,355 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 76,355 miles
- Test number
- 717833032215
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail76,355 miles (+1,862)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,355 miles
- Test number
- 597243432256
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,493 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 74,493 miles
- Test number
- 436135431280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,493 miles (+2,505)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,493 miles
- Test number
- 939004531291
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,988 miles (+1,508)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,988 miles
- Test number
- 744402530203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 70,480 miles
- Test number
- 421713339290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,480 miles (+1,835)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,480 miles
- Test number
- 130573139220
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass68,645 miles (+1,661)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 68,645 miles
- Test number
- 370392138475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,984 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 66,984 miles
- Test number
- 160823237288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,466 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 64,466 miles
- Test number
- 241066436237
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 61,492 miles
- Test number
- 441936335282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y241 LAP
- Does Y241 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y241 LAP expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y241 LAP?
- The MOT on Y241 LAP expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y241 LAP done?
- Y241 LAP was recorded at 132,522 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 4,170 miles a year.
- Has Y241 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y241 LAP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y241 LAP 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 LAP find?
- Y241 LAP passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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