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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y282 UANMOT history

Y282 UAN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y282 UAN 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,031 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y282 UAN
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y282 UAN was last recorded at 171,031 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,022 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,031 miles
  • 2025 – 168,135 miles
  • 2024 – 164,685 miles
  • 2023 – 162,028 miles
  • 2022 – 158,789 miles
  • 2021 – 157,791 miles
  • 2020 – 155,687 miles
  • 2019 – 147,707 miles
  • 2018 – 140,372 miles
  • 2017 – 132,264 miles
  • 2016 – 125,037 miles
  • 2015 – 117,180 miles
  • 2014 – 109,508 miles
  • 2013 – 102,442 miles
  • 2012 – 97,112 miles
  • 2011 – 90,276 miles
  • 2010 – 84,599 miles
  • 2009 – 78,618 miles
  • 2008 – 73,249 miles
  • 2007 – 65,037 miles
  • 2006 – 56,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,031 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,031 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,031 miles
    Test number
    106999134103
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail171,022 miles (+2,887)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,022 miles
    Test number
    456635598928
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass168,135 miles (+3,450)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,135 miles
    Test number
    569218680816
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass164,685 miles (+2,657)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,685 miles
    Test number
    557737964629
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass162,028 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,028 miles
    Test number
    719486364080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,789 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,789 miles
    Test number
    831275406541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,775 miles (+984)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,775 miles
    Test number
    670470637211
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass157,791 miles (+2,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,791 miles
    Test number
    802493116035
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking point corroded

  9. Pass155,687 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    155,687 miles
    Test number
    295659779681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,707 miles (+7,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,707 miles
    Test number
    654003120056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,372 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,372 miles
    Test number
    257435683069
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  12. Pass132,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    750169667889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail132,264 miles (+7,227)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    486696826296
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass125,037 miles (+7,857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    876484702363
    • AdvisoryNail in osf tyre
    • AdvisoryNail osr tyre

  15. Pass117,180 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    607133645023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,508 miles (+7,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,508 miles
    Test number
    127355754423
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass102,442 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,442 miles
    Test number
    296960453004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,112 miles (+6,836)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,112 miles
    Test number
    106277142019
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteFront exhaust joint in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack ball joins

  19. Pass90,276 miles (+5,677)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,276 miles
    Test number
    178425841415
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the outer edges
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass84,599 miles (+5,981)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    901585750099
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  21. Pass78,618 miles (+5,369)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    754284949020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link rod ball joints have slight play in

  22. Pass73,249 miles (+8,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    183058658413
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass65,037 miles (+8,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    174069657087
    • NoteFront plate cracked

  24. Pass56,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    130767636418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y282 UAN

Does Y282 UAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y282 UAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y282 UAN?
The MOT on Y282 UAN is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y282 UAN done?
Y282 UAN was recorded at 171,031 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
Has Y282 UAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y282 UAN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y282 UAN 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 Y282 UAN find?
Y282 UAN passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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