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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,195 cc

Y242 HHLMOT history

Y242 HHL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y242 HHL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
174,704 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 HHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,195 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 HHL was last recorded at 174,704 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,737 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,967 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,704 miles
  • 2025 – 167,737 miles
  • 2024 – 161,394 miles
  • 2023 – 154,824 miles
  • 2022 – 147,154 miles
  • 2021 – 137,243 miles
  • 2020 – 125,456 miles
  • 2019 – 113,547 miles
  • 2018 – 102,830 miles
  • 2017 – 93,890 miles
  • 2016 – 89,969 miles
  • 2015 – 87,310 miles
  • 2014 – 84,179 miles
  • 2013 – 80,684 miles
  • 2012 – 78,218 miles
  • 2011 – 74,412 miles
  • 2010 – 67,428 miles
  • 2009 – 58,907 miles
  • 2008 – 54,763 miles
  • 2007 – 46,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,704 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,704 miles (+6,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    174,704 miles
    Test number
    684001535693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass167,737 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,737 miles
    Test number
    254271587397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,394 miles (+6,570)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,394 miles
    Test number
    913821181600
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,824 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,824 miles
    Test number
    489959341938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,154 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,154 miles
    Test number
    748899471186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,243 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    185004937236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,456 miles (+11,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,456 miles
    Test number
    836866177220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,547 miles (+10,717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,547 miles
    Test number
    363501542302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,830 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,830 miles
    Test number
    153265628109
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

  10. Fail102,830 miles (+8,940)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,830 miles
    Test number
    287433757738
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Parking brake efficiency only just met requirement

  11. Pass93,890 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    301513892468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,879 miles (+3,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,879 miles
    Test number
    794090135992
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass89,969 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,969 miles
    Test number
    534492064616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    438750774586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,310 miles (+3,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    219394955856
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  16. Pass84,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    506460794227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,179 miles (+3,495)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    775970694280
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,684 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    196079683274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,218 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,218 miles
    Test number
    487396972287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,412 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    708655061273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering both sides

  21. Pass74,412 miles (+6,984)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,412 miles
    Test number
    928745361252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering both sides

  22. Pass67,428 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,428 miles
    Test number
    353849270218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail67,424 miles (+8,517)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    761608570224
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass58,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    424811189286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,907 miles (+125)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    392990289405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Fail58,782 miles (+4,019)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,782 miles
    Test number
    223200349287
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteLight marks in windscreen

  27. Pass54,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    240187948230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,762 miles (+8,422)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,762 miles
    Test number
    382507048494
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2x nails in o/s/r tyre

  29. Fail46,340 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    302532017025
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  30. Pass46,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,340 miles
    Test number
    361512117052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y242 HHL

Does Y242 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 HHL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 HHL?
The MOT on Y242 HHL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 HHL done?
Y242 HHL was recorded at 174,704 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has Y242 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 HHL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on Y242 HHL 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 HHL find?
Y242 HHL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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