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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y277 JVHMOT history

Y277 JVH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

Y277 JVH 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,100 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 JVH
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
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 JVH was last recorded at 132,100 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,527 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,573 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,100 miles
  • 2024 – 128,527 miles
  • 2023 – 125,912 miles
  • 2019 – 125,346 miles
  • 2018 – 123,055 miles
  • 2017 – 119,250 miles
  • 2016 – 114,289 miles
  • 2015 – 108,469 miles
  • 2014 – 102,189 miles
  • 2013 – 96,671 miles
  • 2012 – 91,543 miles
  • 2011 – 87,696 miles
  • 2010 – 81,929 miles
  • 2009 – 75,069 miles
  • 2008 – 71,604 miles
  • 2007 – 62,139 miles
  • 2006 – 48,367 miles
  • 2005 – 36,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,100 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort very low-advise closer inspection
  • AdvisoryBattery flat /starting fault
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside inner to outer sill panelling
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside front brake pipe
  • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside rear wing panel ,close to rear trailing arm mounting -may require welding in near future
  • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted -very limited vision on exact condition
  • AdvisoryEngine overheating -coolant leaking -advise attention asap
  • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance
  • AdvisorySome movement in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,100 miles (+3,573)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,100 miles
    Test number
    784533867889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort very low-advise closer inspection
    • AdvisoryBattery flat /starting fault
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside inner to outer sill panelling
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in offside rear wing panel ,close to rear trailing arm mounting -may require welding in near future
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted -very limited vision on exact condition
    • AdvisoryEngine overheating -coolant leaking -advise attention asap
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance
    • AdvisorySome movement in offside front lower wishbone,rear bush

  2. Pass128,527 miles (+2,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,527 miles
    Test number
    430291364297
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,912 miles (+566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,912 miles
    Test number
    479613975614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,346 miles
    Test number
    330881796696
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,340 miles (+2,285)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,340 miles
    Test number
    482323039446
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,055 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,055 miles
    Test number
    437928192784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    751834497741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,250 miles (+4,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,250 miles
    Test number
    735400587920
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  9. Pass114,289 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,289 miles
    Test number
    779867789190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,469 miles (+6,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,469 miles
    Test number
    827208516892
    • Advisory2 child seats fitted unable to check rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  11. Pass102,189 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,189 miles
    Test number
    636627744227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,671 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    318602653284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,543 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    636418242224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    588162531203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,696 miles (+5,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    315971631488
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass81,929 miles (+6,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    202628280411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass75,069 miles (+3,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,069 miles
    Test number
    821324889139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass71,604 miles (+9,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    214880698435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass62,139 miles (+13,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    623846687105
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass48,367 miles (+11,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,367 miles
    Test number
    483100676182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,540 miles
    Test number
    884309085126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y277 JVH

Does Y277 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 JVH is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 JVH?
The MOT on Y277 JVH is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 JVH done?
Y277 JVH was recorded at 132,100 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has Y277 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 JVH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on Y277 JVH 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 Y277 JVH find?
Y277 JVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: offside rear handbrake effort very low-advise closer inspection; battery flat /starting fault; corrosion in nearside inner to outer sill panelling, and 6 more.

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