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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y278 PAUMOT history

Y278 PAU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

Y278 PAU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
88,035 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 PAU
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
11 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 PAU was last recorded at 88,035 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 5,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,991 miles · 27 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,044 miles
Average per year
4,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,035 miles
  • 2021 – 82,991 miles
  • 2020 – 80,658 miles
  • 2019 – 78,580 miles
  • 2018 – 76,208 miles
  • 2017 – 74,141 miles
  • 2016 – 72,274 miles
  • 2015 – 69,738 miles
  • 2014 – 66,267 miles
  • 2013 – 61,423 miles
  • 2012 – 57,150 miles
  • 2011 – 53,132 miles
  • 2010 – 48,694 miles
  • 2009 – 43,998 miles
  • 2008 – 37,303 miles
  • 2007 – 31,096 miles
  • 2006 – 24,754 miles
  • 2005 – 18,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,035 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes from front to rear (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,035 miles (+5,044)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,035 miles
    Test number
    436080946374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass82,991 miles (+2,333)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    139595322953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (nearside rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  3. Pass80,658 miles (+2,078)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    333770299162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertray and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass78,580 miles (+96)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,580 miles
    Test number
    619949377027
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost of the rear suspension is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  5. Fail78,484 miles (+2,276)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    132216005916
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMost of the rear suspension is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNear side outer sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass76,208 miles (+2,067)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,208 miles
    Test number
    756939611467
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  7. Pass74,141 miles (+1,867)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,141 miles
    Test number
    310112844659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySill covers
    • AdvisoryUndertray

  8. Pass72,274 miles (+2,536)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    480773169249
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake hose to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertray sill covers

  9. Pass69,738 miles (+3,471)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,738 miles
    Test number
    849883253064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and perished
    • AdvisoryUndertray sill covers

  10. Pass66,267 miles (+4,844)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,267 miles
    Test number
    575186744223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass61,423 miles (+4,273)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,423 miles
    Test number
    328885123488
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

  12. Pass57,150 miles (+4,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    155240452244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass53,132 miles (+4,438)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,132 miles
    Test number
    318131731477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted restricting inspection
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

  14. Pass48,694 miles (+4,696)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,694 miles
    Test number
    794646540201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteUnder tray and sill covers fitted

  15. Pass43,998 miles (+6,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,998 miles
    Test number
    172169639211
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted restricting inspection

  16. Pass37,303 miles (+6,207)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    393863348452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted restricting inspection
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to both outer sills restricting inspection

  17. Pass31,096 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    201191247252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,836 miles (+6,082)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    103107427238
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted

  19. Pass24,754 miles (+6,008)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,754 miles
    Test number
    331079646496
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  20. Pass18,746 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    813200955258
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm †offside front tyre on 2.5mm †both rear tyres on 3mm †225/45/17z

Questions about Y278 PAU

Does Y278 PAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 PAU expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 PAU?
The MOT on Y278 PAU expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 PAU done?
Y278 PAU was recorded at 88,035 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 4,075 miles a year.
Has Y278 PAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 PAU has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y278 PAU 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 Y278 PAU find?
Y278 PAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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