BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y281 VVPMOT history
Y281 VVP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 183,549 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 VVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 VVP was last recorded at 183,549 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 4,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 178,686 miles · 18 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,863 miles
- Average per year
- 6,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 183,549 miles
- 2022 – 178,686 miles
- 2021 – 173,025 miles
- 2019 – 167,658 miles
- 2018 – 157,900 miles
- 2017 – 150,114 miles
- 2016 – 143,817 miles
- 2015 – 135,604 miles
- 2014 – 127,817 miles
- 2013 – 111,218 miles
- 2012 – 103,293 miles
- 2011 – 97,418 miles
- 2010 – 92,745 miles
- 2009 – 87,500 miles
- 2008 – 86,219 miles
- 2007 – 81,564 miles
- 2006 – 68,479 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,549 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,549 miles (+4,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 183,549 miles
- Test number
- 123475269856
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,686 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 178,686 miles
- Test number
- 172522806465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail178,686 miles (+5,661)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,686 miles
- Test number
- 133197344645
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,025 miles (+5,367)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 173,025 miles
- Test number
- 930593629215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass167,658 miles (+9,758)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 167,658 miles
- Test number
- 547201767735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,900 miles (+7,786)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 157,900 miles
- Test number
- 133131698748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,114 miles (+6,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,114 miles
- Test number
- 878268338722
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass143,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,817 miles
- Test number
- 241591908953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,817 miles (+8,213)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,817 miles
- Test number
- 936085839034
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)
Pass135,604 miles (+7,787)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 135,604 miles
- Test number
- 158297825241
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteStone chips in screen
Pass127,817 miles (+16,599)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 127,817 miles
- Test number
- 219834744291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,218 miles (+7,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 111,218 miles
- Test number
- 956259403168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,293 miles (+5,875)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,293 miles
- Test number
- 976621702149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,418 miles (+4,673)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 97,418 miles
- Test number
- 258149381098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,745 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 92,745 miles
- Test number
- 242709690063
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,639 miles (+5,139)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,639 miles
- Test number
- 660020790060
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,500 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 87,500 miles
- Test number
- 233819999032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,219 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 86,219 miles
- Test number
- 190938088006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,214 miles (+4,650)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,214 miles
- Test number
- 783067788099
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,564 miles (+13,085)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 81,564 miles
- Test number
- 273519887031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 68,479 miles
- Test number
- 700728886095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,479 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,479 miles
- Test number
- 444686486020
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y281 VVP
- Does Y281 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y281 VVP expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 VVP?
- The MOT on Y281 VVP expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y281 VVP done?
- Y281 VVP was recorded at 183,549 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 6,767 miles a year.
- Has Y281 VVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 VVP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y281 VVP 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 Y281 VVP find?
- Y281 VVP passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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