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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y273 EPRMOT history

Y273 EPR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 65,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

Y273 EPR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,449 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 EPR
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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 EPR was last recorded at 65,449 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,035 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
1,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,449 miles
  • 2025 – 65,035 miles
  • 2024 – 64,670 miles
  • 2023 – 64,269 miles
  • 2022 – 63,783 miles
  • 2021 – 63,356 miles
  • 2020 – 62,453 miles
  • 2019 – 59,857 miles
  • 2018 – 57,117 miles
  • 2017 – 54,998 miles
  • 2016 – 53,469 miles
  • 2015 – 52,343 miles
  • 2014 – 50,918 miles
  • 2013 – 49,812 miles
  • 2012 – 45,270 miles
  • 2011 – 39,614 miles
  • 2009 – 37,655 miles
  • 2008 – 33,487 miles
  • 2007 – 30,971 miles
  • 2006 – 27,911 miles
  • 2005 – 24,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,449 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,449 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    741173502460
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,035 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,035 miles
    Test number
    901958990651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,670 miles (+401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    165692160042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,269 miles (+486)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,269 miles
    Test number
    301725257853
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,783 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    824077738130
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met minimum efforts

  6. Pass63,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    692163984619
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail63,356 miles (+903)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,356 miles
    Test number
    654753299950
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,453 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    893412003776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,857 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,857 miles
    Test number
    508954158274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,117 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    234119740483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,998 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,998 miles
    Test number
    549419524364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,469 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    705427438538
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,343 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    128945145034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,918 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    725456344051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,812 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    766604053065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    936786652006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,270 miles (+5,656)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,270 miles
    Test number
    999976452091
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    317508861038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,614 miles (+1,959)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    618457761072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,655 miles (+4,168)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,655 miles
    Test number
    961872949364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,487 miles (+2,516)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    444656348419
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOne washer jet either side blocked

  22. Pass30,971 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    401252257336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,911 miles
    Test number
    880035446398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,904 miles (+2,638)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    264305446325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,266 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,266 miles
    Test number
    252962436081
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass24,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    354125635350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 EPR

Does Y273 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 EPR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y273 EPR?
The MOT on Y273 EPR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y273 EPR done?
Y273 EPR was recorded at 65,449 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,996 miles a year.
Has Y273 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 EPR has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on Y273 EPR 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 Y273 EPR find?
Y273 EPR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: general underside surface corrosion; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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