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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y242 ERUMOT history

Y242 ERU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

Y242 ERU 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 27 Oct 2022
Mileage
181,364 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 ERU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 ERU was last recorded at 181,364 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,752 miles · 21 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 181,364 miles
  • 2020 – 174,623 miles
  • 2019 – 150,125 miles
  • 2018 – 137,675 miles
  • 2017 – 130,990 miles
  • 2016 – 124,141 miles
  • 2015 – 118,097 miles
  • 2014 – 111,623 miles
  • 2013 – 106,441 miles
  • 2012 – 101,094 miles
  • 2011 – 96,542 miles
  • 2010 – 90,281 miles
  • 2009 – 83,510 miles
  • 2008 – 77,549 miles
  • 2007 – 70,462 miles
  • 2006 – 62,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,364 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,364 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    181,364 miles
    Test number
    160464172232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,752 miles (+6,129)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,752 miles
    Test number
    585558134763
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass174,623 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    174,623 miles
    Test number
    709273540997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,603 miles (+24,478)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,603 miles
    Test number
    900108633378
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,125 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,125 miles
    Test number
    508977021571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,064 miles (+12,389)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,064 miles
    Test number
    866923245502
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass137,675 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,675 miles
    Test number
    948391702858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,990 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,990 miles
    Test number
    565006392147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,141 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,141 miles
    Test number
    440576691860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,097 miles (+6,474)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,097 miles
    Test number
    125690515149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged offside lower edge

  11. Pass111,623 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    858481404127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged o/s front lower edge

  12. Fail111,623 miles (+5,182)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,623 miles
    Test number
    686261004177
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged o/s front lower edge

  13. Fail106,441 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    266391403163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front flexy brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front lower ball joint

  14. Pass106,441 miles (+5,347)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    488591203178
    • NoteBoth front flexy brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteSlight play at o/s front lower ball joint

  15. Pass101,094 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    299187002107
    • NoteBrake fluid is slightly low.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brakes are slightly out of balance (16%).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle presenter stated that the center stop lamp is not connected.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Fail101,094 miles (+4,552)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    655607002155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake fluid is slightly low.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brakes are slightly out of balance (16%).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle presenter stated that the center stop lamp is not connected.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass96,542 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    977941711110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play both front anti-roll bar drop links
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion
    • NoteSurface rust on rear subframe

  18. Fail96,539 miles (+8)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,539 miles
    Test number
    248461011173
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play at both font anti-roll bar drop links
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion
    • NoteSurface rust at rear sub frame

  19. Fail96,531 miles (+6,250)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,531 miles
    Test number
    868509201111
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play at both font anti-roll bar drop links
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion
    • NoteSurface rust at rear sub frame

  20. Pass90,281 miles (+6,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,281 miles
    Test number
    221789100440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass83,510 miles (+5,961)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,510 miles
    Test number
    852418809133
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

  22. Pass77,549 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,549 miles
    Test number
    964608508150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,462 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    482367307105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,426 miles (+7,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    182806207158
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass62,857 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    550740716151
    • NoteNsr/osr front to rear brake pipes corroded

Questions about Y242 ERU

Does Y242 ERU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 ERU expired on 27 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 ERU?
The MOT on Y242 ERU expired on 27 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 ERU done?
Y242 ERU was recorded at 181,364 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has Y242 ERU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 ERU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y242 ERU 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 Y242 ERU find?
Y242 ERU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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