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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y241 UCSMOT history

Y241 UCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

Y241 UCS blue 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 18 May 2023
Mileage
155,132 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 UCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 UCS was last recorded at 155,132 miles on 19 May 2022, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,099 miles · 31 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
6,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,132 miles
  • 2020 – 155,099 miles
  • 2019 – 150,377 miles
  • 2018 – 143,501 miles
  • 2017 – 135,556 miles
  • 2016 – 129,506 miles
  • 2014 – 123,447 miles
  • 2013 – 114,464 miles
  • 2012 – 105,000 miles
  • 2011 – 96,629 miles
  • 2010 – 84,199 miles
  • 2009 – 65,009 miles
  • 2008 – 62,249 miles
  • 2007 – 50,839 miles
  • 2006 – 44,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,132 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,132 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,132 miles
    Test number
    817511587348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,099 miles (+4,722)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    516934056050
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,377 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,377 miles
    Test number
    136188764093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,365 miles (+6,864)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,365 miles
    Test number
    985288090818
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,501 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,501 miles
    Test number
    860795570704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,437 miles (+7,881)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,437 miles
    Test number
    659183467670
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Gearbox mount broken .. (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass135,556 miles (+6,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,556 miles
    Test number
    618918071074
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass129,506 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    882731706330
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  9. Fail129,478 miles (+6,031)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,478 miles
    Test number
    330121912213
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  10. Pass123,447 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    158941054348
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar d bushes wearing
    • NoteSlight damage osf wheel rim

  11. Fail123,447 miles (+8,983)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,447 miles
    Test number
    145770454328
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar d bushes wearing
    • NoteSlight damage osf wheel rim

  12. Pass114,464 miles (+9,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    207577243362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass105,000 miles (+8,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    386013082469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass96,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    668056571242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,628 miles (+12,429)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    617084671266
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,199 miles (+521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    204397290127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,678 miles (+18,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    371139380139
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,009 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    952171799143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

  19. Fail64,992 miles (+2,743)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    491629089190
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    174060918321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,249 miles (+5,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    353790918300
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass57,081 miles (+6,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    801743728062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass50,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    761371317073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,839 miles (+6,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,839 miles
    Test number
    732651617000
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass44,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    452481246055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y241 UCS

Does Y241 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y241 UCS expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y241 UCS?
The MOT on Y241 UCS expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y241 UCS done?
Y241 UCS was recorded at 155,132 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 6,806 miles a year.
Has Y241 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 UCS has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y241 UCS 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 UCS find?
Y241 UCS passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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