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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y242 YYWMOT history

Y242 YYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

Y242 YYW blue 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,809 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 YYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 YYW was last recorded at 147,809 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 3,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2016: 122,082 miles, lower than 125,708 miles on 13 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,712 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,097 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,809 miles
  • 2025 – 144,712 miles
  • 2024 – 141,103 miles
  • 2023 – 140,307 miles
  • 2022 – 138,020 miles
  • 2021 – 137,303 miles
  • 2020 – 135,245 miles
  • 2019 – 132,753 miles
  • 2018 – 131,726 miles
  • 2017 – 130,560 miles
  • 2016 – 128,297 miles
  • 2015 – 125,708 miles
  • 2014 – 123,355 miles
  • 2013 – 116,140 miles
  • 2011 – 101,021 miles
  • 2010 – 92,010 miles
  • 2009 – 79,361 miles
  • 2008 – 77,695 miles
  • 2007 – 66,758 miles
  • 2006 – 57,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,809 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker piston corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker piston corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint and bush play in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads getting down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,809 miles (+3,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    559258859806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker piston corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker piston corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,712 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    518248274964
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S sills corroded around front jacking points
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail144,712 miles (+3,609)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,712 miles
    Test number
    813283040740
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S sills corroded around front jacking points
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,103 miles
    Test number
    640943083870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside body sills corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail141,103 miles (+796)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,103 miles
    Test number
    748518230976
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside body sills corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads starting to get down (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    537954135833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint and bush play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads getting down (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail140,307 miles (+2,287)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,307 miles
    Test number
    833823670547
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint and bush play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside treads getting down (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,020 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,020 miles
    Test number
    327237519254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    307238791136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail137,303 miles (+2,058)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,303 miles
    Test number
    230523748628
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass135,245 miles (+2,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,245 miles
    Test number
    959631655830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass132,753 miles (+1,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    935620813548
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar drop links slight play in ball joints
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass131,726 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,726 miles
    Test number
    633972130301
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar drop link slight play in ball joint

  14. Pass130,560 miles (+2,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    144977823566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass128,297 miles (+6,215)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,297 miles
    Test number
    301164961528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all original (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail122,082 miles (-3,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,082 miles
    Test number
    923578170396
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass125,708 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,708 miles
    Test number
    917753805124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass123,355 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    248424604192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm in length

  19. Fail123,355 miles (+7,215)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    436734404159
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut deep enough to reach cords but not over 25mm in length

  20. Pass116,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    875537113051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail116,140 miles (+15,119)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    117165413030
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass101,021 miles (+9,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,021 miles
    Test number
    167552301323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass92,010 miles (+12,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,010 miles
    Test number
    722000730335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass79,361 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,361 miles
    Test number
    451427629329
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass77,695 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    204185598062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn close to the limit.
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

  26. Fail77,695 miles (+10,937)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,695 miles
    Test number
    403452498025
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn close to the limit.
    • NoteDamage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low outer edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

  27. Pass66,758 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    103345697428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,735 miles (+9,031)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    303544697098
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass57,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    894234696041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 YYW

Does Y242 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y242 YYW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y242 YYW?
The MOT on Y242 YYW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y242 YYW done?
Y242 YYW was recorded at 147,809 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has Y242 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 YYW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y242 YYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y242 YYW find?
Y242 YYW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shocker piston corroded, and 3 more.

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