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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.

Y241 LAP 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,522 miles
  • 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

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

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. Pass95,806 miles (+9,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    206167803636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,451 miles
    Test number
    446117209589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass81,521 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,521 miles
    Test number
    579835444290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,582 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,582 miles
    Test number
    597389323252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass74,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,493 miles
    Test number
    436135431280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass71,988 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,988 miles
    Test number
    744402530203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    421713339290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass68,645 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    370392138475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,984 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    160823237288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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