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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y242 FAUMOT history

Y242 FAU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

Y242 FAU 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 30 Nov 2022
Mileage
147,517 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 FAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 FAU was last recorded at 147,517 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,517 miles · 22 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 147,517 miles
  • 2020 – 144,668 miles
  • 2019 – 131,621 miles
  • 2018 – 122,576 miles
  • 2017 – 121,433 miles
  • 2016 – 113,457 miles
  • 2015 – 105,371 miles
  • 2014 – 100,563 miles
  • 2013 – 97,496 miles
  • 2012 – 93,766 miles
  • 2011 – 89,900 miles
  • 2010 – 80,537 miles
  • 2009 – 73,515 miles
  • 2008 – 65,397 miles
  • 2007 – 63,860 miles
  • 2006 – 59,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,517 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTHRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,517 miles
    Test number
    771199397896
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,517 miles (+2,849)5 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,517 miles
    Test number
    257341639839
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,668 miles
    Test number
    946251887578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,668 miles (+13,047)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,668 miles
    Test number
    915980602909
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,621 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,621 miles
    Test number
    485816897064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail131,595 miles (+9,019)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,595 miles
    Test number
    576879339124
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    337812474306
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail122,576 miles (+1,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,576 miles
    Test number
    404737582086
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass121,433 miles (+7,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,433 miles
    Test number
    588538300376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle general surface corrosion

  10. Pass113,457 miles (+8,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    843377575982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,371 miles (+4,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,371 miles
    Test number
    448735393297
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner sidewall split.

  12. Pass100,563 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,563 miles
    Test number
    635531084261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,496 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    607528993263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass93,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,766 miles
    Test number
    667343802328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,766 miles (+3,866)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,766 miles
    Test number
    667701702383
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,900 miles (+9,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,900 miles
    Test number
    978710721356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass80,537 miles (+7,022)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    253430630314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine tellatle light on

  18. Pass73,515 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,515 miles
    Test number
    492180439431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,397 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,397 miles
    Test number
    430540648475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,860 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,860 miles
    Test number
    202479017253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    230639716483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 FAU

Does Y242 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 FAU expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 FAU?
The MOT on Y242 FAU expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 FAU done?
Y242 FAU was recorded at 147,517 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 5,624 miles a year.
Has Y242 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 FAU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y242 FAU 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 FAU find?
Y242 FAU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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