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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y28 ULLMOT history

Y28 ULL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

Y28 ULL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
149,780 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ULL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ULL was last recorded at 149,780 miles on 3 Jan 2023, 7,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,392 miles · 19 May 2016
Between the last two tests
7,388 miles
Average per year
5,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,780 miles
  • 2016 – 142,392 miles
  • 2015 – 128,585 miles
  • 2014 – 108,437 miles
  • 2013 – 105,944 miles
  • 2012 – 98,967 miles
  • 2011 – 92,290 miles
  • 2010 – 86,374 miles
  • 2009 – 80,513 miles
  • 2008 – 74,365 miles
  • 2007 – 68,156 miles
  • 2006 – 60,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,780 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    481624709476
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail149,780 miles (+7,388)2 dangerous2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    971950790278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass142,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,392 miles
    Test number
    629570956700
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Fail142,392 miles (+13,807)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,392 miles
    Test number
    153629002008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  5. Pass128,585 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,585 miles
    Test number
    226966345467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNs tyre repaired on wall

  6. Fail128,583 miles (+20,146)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,583 miles
    Test number
    886026845166
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNs tyre repaired on wall

  7. Pass108,437 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    605218444174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,944 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    726984293268
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSteering wheel worn

  9. Fail105,944 miles (+6,977)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,944 miles
    Test number
    155244293234
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteSteering wheel worn

  10. Pass98,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    969577772238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,964 miles (+6,674)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,964 miles
    Test number
    889517872265
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,290 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    269567391262
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail92,284 miles (+5,910)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,284 miles
    Test number
    515764491262
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass86,374 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    910418790205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail86,348 miles (+5,835)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,348 miles
    Test number
    322895880272
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass80,513 miles (+6,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    420217789220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,365 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    462612588222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  18. Pass68,156 miles (+120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    463295087200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail68,036 miles (+7,843)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,036 miles
    Test number
    224108077256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,193 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,193 miles
    Test number
    681256376220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    254543106488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,097 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,097 miles
    Test number
    953233106136
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about Y28 ULL

Does Y28 ULL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y28 ULL expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ULL?
The MOT on Y28 ULL expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y28 ULL done?
Y28 ULL was recorded at 149,780 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 5,721 miles a year.
Has Y28 ULL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ULL has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y28 ULL 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 Y28 ULL find?
Y28 ULL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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