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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y283 UGHMOT history

Y283 UGH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

Y283 UGH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,959 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 UGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 UGH was last recorded at 160,959 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,891 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,068 miles
Average per year
4,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,959 miles
  • 2024 – 159,891 miles
  • 2021 – 158,032 miles
  • 2019 – 155,925 miles
  • 2017 – 153,843 miles
  • 2016 – 148,200 miles
  • 2015 – 139,016 miles
  • 2013 – 131,759 miles
  • 2012 – 128,685 miles
  • 2011 – 123,522 miles
  • 2009 – 119,447 miles
  • 2008 – 110,333 miles
  • 2006 – 81,233 miles
  • 2005 – 66,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,959 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone B (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,959 miles (+1,068)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,959 miles
    Test number
    850492086727
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass159,891 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    512866105048
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail159,889 miles (+1,857)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,889 miles
    Test number
    587300866302
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S rear, O/S rear and O/S front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass158,032 miles (+2,107)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,032 miles
    Test number
    941107503439
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass155,925 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,925 miles
    Test number
    665380320399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  6. Fail155,924 miles (+2,081)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    601026991343
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass153,843 miles (+5,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    153,843 miles
    Test number
    832727212044
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone B (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)
  8. Pass148,200 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    148,200 miles
    Test number
    473228356598
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joint's slight play.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone B (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Fail148,199 miles (+9,183)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,199 miles
    Test number
    200702910076
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joint's slight play.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone B (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass139,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    148384615051
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail139,016 miles (+7,257)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,016 miles
    Test number
    647383715093
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass131,759 miles (+3,074)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,759 miles
    Test number
    515143253395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front T/C/A Bushes weak.
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty/pitted.
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded.
    • NoteBoth rear shocks corroded, top mounts have wear.
    • NoteChips in windscreen.
    • NoteSlight oil leak.
  13. Pass128,685 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    125102032354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass123,522 miles (+4,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    536932911030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass119,447 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    119,447 miles
    Test number
    931808239397
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail119,399 miles (+9,066)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,399 miles
    Test number
    420135939459
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass110,333 miles (+29,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    791384538299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,233 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    264470016350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,213 miles (+14,774)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,213 miles
    Test number
    110117506338
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndertray
  20. Pass66,439 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    571463315380
    • NoteFront number plate faded

Questions about Y283 UGH

Does Y283 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y283 UGH expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y283 UGH?
The MOT on Y283 UGH expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y283 UGH done?
Y283 UGH was recorded at 160,959 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 4,741 miles a year.
Has Y283 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 UGH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y283 UGH 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 Y283 UGH find?
Y283 UGH passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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