BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y272 OLFMOT history
Y272 OLF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,009 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 67,009 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,119 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y272 OLF
- 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
- 18 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y272 OLF was last recorded at 67,009 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,673 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,336 miles
- Average per year
- 2,119 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,009 miles
- 2025 – 64,673 miles
- 2024 – 64,028 miles
- 2023 – 63,685 miles
- 2022 – 62,186 miles
- 2021 – 59,590 miles
- 2020 – 56,883 miles
- 2019 – 53,443 miles
- 2018 – 51,743 miles
- 2017 – 49,429 miles
- 2016 – 47,001 miles
- 2015 – 44,701 miles
- 2014 – 42,856 miles
- 2013 – 40,929 miles
- 2012 – 38,579 miles
- 2011 – 36,800 miles
- 2010 – 34,633 miles
- 2009 – 31,735 miles
- 2008 – 30,380 miles
- 2007 – 27,560 miles
- 2006 – 25,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,009 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside rear tyre is showing cracks around the outer rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,009 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 67,009 miles
- Test number
- 966695250761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,673 miles (+645)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 64,673 miles
- Test number
- 162009497235
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,028 miles (+343)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 64,028 miles
- Test number
- 342822385922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass63,685 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 63,685 miles
- Test number
- 553377621270
- AdvisoryUnder trays Fitted
Pass62,186 miles (+2,596)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 62,186 miles
- Test number
- 773998501933
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,590 miles (+2,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 59,590 miles
- Test number
- 786404218518
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass56,883 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,883 miles
- Test number
- 646272536276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,443 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 53,443 miles
- Test number
- 462842952235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,743 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,743 miles
- Test number
- 745637328142
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is showing cracks around the outer rim
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall
Fail51,735 miles (+2,306)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,735 miles
- Test number
- 627618245854
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is showing cracks around the outer rim
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall
Pass49,429 miles (+2,428)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 49,429 miles
- Test number
- 548268155158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,001 miles
- Test number
- 427246656453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,001 miles (+2,300)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,001 miles
- Test number
- 129784872471
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass44,701 miles (+1,845)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,701 miles
- Test number
- 978147735069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,856 miles (+1,927)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 42,856 miles
- Test number
- 359999534099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,929 miles (+2,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 40,929 miles
- Test number
- 229600843028
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass38,579 miles (+1,779)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,579 miles
- Test number
- 176286442411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,800 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,800 miles
- Test number
- 665922441081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail36,774 miles (+2,141)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,774 miles
- Test number
- 618036031079
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,633 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,633 miles
- Test number
- 583304140093
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on both edges and showing signs of cracking
Fail34,633 miles (+2,898)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,633 miles
- Test number
- 734604840051
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFront brake pads wearing low
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on both edges and showing signs of cracking
Pass31,735 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 31,735 miles
- Test number
- 980510259003
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,380 miles (+601)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 30,380 miles
- Test number
- 411318818357
- NoteOSF Tyre worn low on inner and outer edges
Fail29,779 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,779 miles
- Test number
- 501901258117
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront brake pads worn low
Pass29,779 miles (+2,219)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 29,779 miles
- Test number
- 634711358170
- NoteFront brake pads worn low
Pass27,560 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 27,560 miles
- Test number
- 272051857409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,108 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 25,108 miles
- Test number
- 334555326183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,108 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,108 miles
- Test number
- 210115726100
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about Y272 OLF
- Does Y272 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 OLF is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y272 OLF?
- The MOT on Y272 OLF is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y272 OLF done?
- Y272 OLF was recorded at 67,009 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
- Has Y272 OLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y272 OLF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y272 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 Y272 OLF find?
- Y272 OLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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