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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y271 OLFMOT history

Y271 OLF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

Y271 OLF silver 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 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
166,124 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 OLF
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
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 OLF was last recorded at 166,124 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 2,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,370 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,754 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,124 miles
  • 2023 – 163,370 miles
  • 2022 – 160,610 miles
  • 2021 – 157,903 miles
  • 2020 – 155,283 miles
  • 2019 – 153,470 miles
  • 2018 – 151,733 miles
  • 2017 – 149,586 miles
  • 2016 – 144,451 miles
  • 2015 – 139,767 miles
  • 2014 – 136,695 miles
  • 2013 – 132,049 miles
  • 2012 – 126,304 miles
  • 2011 – 110,642 miles
  • 2010 – 99,541 miles
  • 2008 – 90,763 miles
  • 2007 – 86,035 miles
  • 2006 – 84,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,124 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,124 miles (+2,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,124 miles
    Test number
    914304917138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,370 miles (+2,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    254379232456
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,610 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,610 miles
    Test number
    738272042988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,903 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,903 miles
    Test number
    770089381197
    • 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))

  5. Pass155,283 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,283 miles
    Test number
    610680312409
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,470 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    153,470 miles
    Test number
    552410545724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,733 miles (+2,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,733 miles
    Test number
    906591946049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass149,586 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    416680318436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor and sill (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass144,451 miles (+4,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,451 miles
    Test number
    988222846160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass139,767 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    372939333523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    867871754366
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Fail136,695 miles (+4,646)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,695 miles
    Test number
    488780854309
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass132,049 miles (+5,745)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    666785443395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded away

  14. Pass126,304 miles (+5,055)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    126,304 miles
    Test number
    457228642486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F brake disc is distorted
    • NoteRear brake pipes are rusty

  15. Pass121,249 miles (+10,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,249 miles
    Test number
    496659502017
    • NoteAir bag on

  16. Pass110,642 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    107826101026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,640 miles (+11,099)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    285705301038
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass99,541 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    420007000072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail99,541 miles (+8,778)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,541 miles
    Test number
    892727100020
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass90,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    693140258370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,763 miles (+1,056)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,763 miles
    Test number
    752010758360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass89,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    670208908093
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail89,707 miles (+3,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,707 miles
    Test number
    762248708026
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass86,035 miles (+1,649)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,035 miles
    Test number
    290088907058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    84,386 miles
    Test number
    851185706032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 OLF

Does Y271 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 OLF expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 OLF?
The MOT on Y271 OLF expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 OLF done?
Y271 OLF was recorded at 166,124 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has Y271 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 OLF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on Y271 OLF 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 Y271 OLF find?
Y271 OLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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