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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y244 MPUMOT history

Y244 MPU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

Y244 MPU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2023
Mileage
143,234 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y244 MPU
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y244 MPU was last recorded at 143,234 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,208 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
5,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,234 miles
  • 2021 – 142,208 miles
  • 2020 – 141,341 miles
  • 2018 – 135,767 miles
  • 2017 – 131,041 miles
  • 2016 – 121,863 miles
  • 2015 – 108,763 miles
  • 2014 – 100,644 miles
  • 2013 – 89,149 miles
  • 2011 – 85,374 miles
  • 2010 – 78,262 miles
  • 2009 – 67,390 miles
  • 2008 – 60,667 miles
  • 2007 – 52,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,234 miles (+1,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    425589732014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass142,208 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    723518446127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,192 miles (+851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    412028898769
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,341 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,341 miles
    Test number
    709219101860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,286 miles (+5,519)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    983935812688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass135,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    118835509970
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail135,767 miles (+39)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    251738343873
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail135,728 miles (+4,687)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,728 miles
    Test number
    309424782052
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,041 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    556016736922
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail130,996 miles (+9,133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,996 miles
    Test number
    322187635515
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass121,863 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,863 miles
    Test number
    980588097471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,763 miles
    Test number
    381257899079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced slightly offside low/ nearside high

  13. Fail108,763 miles (+8,119)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,763 miles
    Test number
    225920825966
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced slightly offside low/ nearside high

  14. Pass100,644 miles (+4,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,644 miles
    Test number
    565100684267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass96,376 miles (+7,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    545367904089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass89,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    439415423038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,149 miles (+3,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,149 miles
    Test number
    558444323028
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass85,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    337157291435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail85,374 miles (+7,112)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    236514991235
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    672821450247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,262 miles (+10,872)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,262 miles
    Test number
    751391650205
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

  22. Pass67,390 miles (+6,723)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,390 miles
    Test number
    683392719275
    • 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)
    • NoteN.s.f.tyre braking up

  23. Pass60,667 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    623520178150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    643501557152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,630 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,630 miles
    Test number
    392250757181
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

Questions about Y244 MPU

Does Y244 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y244 MPU expired on 19 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y244 MPU?
The MOT on Y244 MPU expired on 19 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y244 MPU done?
Y244 MPU was recorded at 143,234 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 5,984 miles a year.
Has Y244 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y244 MPU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y244 MPU 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 Y244 MPU find?
Y244 MPU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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