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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y243 LAPMOT history

Y243 LAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 138,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2022.

Y243 LAP blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
138,925 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2022
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,719 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 LAP
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
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 LAP was last recorded at 138,925 miles on 6 Nov 2022, 17,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,340 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
17,585 miles
Average per year
6,719 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 138,925 miles
  • 2021 – 121,340 miles
  • 2013 – 69,199 miles
  • 2012 – 64,769 miles
  • 2011 – 59,401 miles
  • 2010 – 52,214 miles
  • 2009 – 48,895 miles
  • 2008 – 42,673 miles
  • 2007 – 34,685 miles
  • 2006 – 29,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,925 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,925 miles (+17,585)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,925 miles
    Test number
    1290297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,340 miles (+52,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,340 miles
    Test number
    172150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,199 miles (+4,430)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    268611943240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  4. Pass64,769 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    828029842225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,401 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    707337051258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,214 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    734690410235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  7. Pass52,214 miles (+3,319)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    914600810218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  8. Pass48,895 miles (+6,222)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    572950149295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,673 miles (+7,988)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    773791638287
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass34,685 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    590127727295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    732258326233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y243 LAP

Does Y243 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 LAP expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 LAP?
The MOT on Y243 LAP expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 LAP done?
Y243 LAP was recorded at 138,925 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2022, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
Has Y243 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 LAP has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on Y243 LAP 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 Y243 LAP find?
Y243 LAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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