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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y243 VVPMOT history

Y243 VVP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

Y243 VVP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,315 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 VVP was last recorded at 68,315 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 8,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,299 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,016 miles
Average per year
2,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,315 miles
  • 2025 – 60,299 miles
  • 2024 – 54,877 miles
  • 2023 – 48,417 miles
  • 2022 – 38,699 miles
  • 2021 – 38,100 miles
  • 2020 – 35,410 miles
  • 2019 – 25,122 miles
  • 2018 – 21,943 miles
  • 2015 – 21,647 miles
  • 2014 – 20,609 miles
  • 2013 – 19,849 miles
  • 2012 – 19,249 miles
  • 2011 – 18,745 miles
  • 2010 – 17,894 miles
  • 2009 – 16,270 miles
  • 2008 – 15,262 miles
  • 2007 – 14,249 miles
  • 2006 – 13,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,315 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,315 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    984568670326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,299 miles (+5,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    173813644144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,877 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    752563802509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass48,417 miles (+9,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    552709237266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,699 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    562425122854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass38,100 miles (+2,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    954769252485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass35,410 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    544646745548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,548 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,548 miles
    Test number
    909522034691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,122 miles (+3,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    25,122 miles
    Test number
    185666457132
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass21,943 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,943 miles
    Test number
    124043165763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,647 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    21,647 miles
    Test number
    488056095670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,609 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,609 miles
    Test number
    339075064434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,849 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,849 miles
    Test number
    556500063222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,249 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,249 miles
    Test number
    727584862247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,745 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    105968851294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,894 miles (+1,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,894 miles
    Test number
    641559050203
    • 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)

  17. Pass16,270 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,270 miles
    Test number
    620855769275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,262 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,262 miles
    Test number
    254662648298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,249 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    764157747260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,227 miles
    Test number
    133467446286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 VVP

Does Y243 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 VVP is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 VVP?
The MOT on Y243 VVP is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 VVP done?
Y243 VVP was recorded at 68,315 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,766 miles a year.
Has Y243 VVP ever failed its MOT?
No. Y243 VVP has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y243 VVP 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 VVP find?
Y243 VVP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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