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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y246 UCSMOT history

Y246 UCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

Y246 UCS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2023
Mileage
139,148 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 UCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 UCS was last recorded at 139,148 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,746 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
402 miles
Average per year
5,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,148 miles
  • 2021 – 138,746 miles
  • 2019 – 138,098 miles
  • 2018 – 137,889 miles
  • 2016 – 137,052 miles
  • 2015 – 136,320 miles
  • 2014 – 134,164 miles
  • 2013 – 132,227 miles
  • 2012 – 127,211 miles
  • 2011 – 121,953 miles
  • 2009 – 108,184 miles
  • 2008 – 92,290 miles
  • 2007 – 74,961 miles
  • 2006 – 50,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    871028134750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail139,148 miles (+402)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    849255663066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass138,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    888313548774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,746 miles (+648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,746 miles
    Test number
    637355923461
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  5. Pass138,098 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,098 miles
    Test number
    227896128030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,889 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,889 miles
    Test number
    660673640619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,052 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,052 miles
    Test number
    394857453071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,320 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    115033803877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,164 miles (+1,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,164 miles
    Test number
    118781324236
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass132,227 miles (+5,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,227 miles
    Test number
    369321223287
    • NoteAdvice - Near side wing

  11. Pass127,211 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    848308282173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll wing arch slighlty corroded

  12. Fail127,211 miles (+5,258)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,211 miles
    Test number
    626130282152
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll wing arch slighlty corroded

  13. Pass121,953 miles (+2,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    121,953 miles
    Test number
    415630601217
    • NoteCentral seat belt could not be accesed
    • NoteUndertray insecure

  14. Pass119,438 miles (+11,254)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    165510171036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDrivers window switch faulty
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteProp shaft rubber donut cracking

  15. Pass108,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    334661239298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,184 miles (+15,894)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,184 miles
    Test number
    870300339269
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail92,290 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    264495308241
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass92,290 miles (+17,329)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    572415408246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,961 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    133076807245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,546 miles (+24,473)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,546 miles
    Test number
    851351707225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass50,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    514315696080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    514385696007
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y246 UCS

Does Y246 UCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 UCS expired on 8 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 UCS?
The MOT on Y246 UCS expired on 8 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 UCS done?
Y246 UCS was recorded at 139,148 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 5,653 miles a year.
Has Y246 UCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 UCS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y246 UCS 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 Y246 UCS find?
Y246 UCS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear lower integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front lower integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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