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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y294 HNHMOT history

Y294 HNH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

Y294 HNH 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 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
148,050 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 HNH
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 HNH was last recorded at 148,050 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 1,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,293 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,757 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,050 miles
  • 2024 – 146,293 miles
  • 2023 – 143,825 miles
  • 2022 – 141,145 miles
  • 2021 – 139,779 miles
  • 2020 – 138,212 miles
  • 2019 – 135,756 miles
  • 2018 – 132,491 miles
  • 2017 – 127,930 miles
  • 2016 – 122,115 miles
  • 2015 – 116,584 miles
  • 2014 – 110,444 miles
  • 2013 – 105,002 miles
  • 2012 – 98,994 miles
  • 2011 – 92,243 miles
  • 2010 – 81,699 miles
  • 2009 – 73,440 miles
  • 2008 – 65,898 miles
  • 2007 – 57,770 miles
  • 2006 – 49,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,050 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,050 miles (+1,757)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    138994625500
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass146,293 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,293 miles
    Test number
    567791041059
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail146,293 miles (+2,468)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,293 miles
    Test number
    233002582812
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass143,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,825 miles
    Test number
    535081390116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail143,825 miles (+2,680)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,825 miles
    Test number
    224077541237
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass141,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    282171497610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,145 miles (+1,366)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    270115561710
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass139,779 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,779 miles
    Test number
    584386325945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,212 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,212 miles
    Test number
    507678183166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,756 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    778363294478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  11. Pass132,491 miles (+4,561)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,491 miles
    Test number
    788915785541
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass127,930 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,930 miles
    Test number
    198030166349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail127,918 miles (+5,803)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    615642229384
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass122,115 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    122,115 miles
    Test number
    298080821039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,584 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    289659695146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,444 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    235243894431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,002 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,002 miles
    Test number
    349461303265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,994 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    289039682155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,243 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    435173571178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass92,243 miles (+10,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,243 miles
    Test number
    567493371179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,699 miles (+8,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    254102480127
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass73,440 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,440 miles
    Test number
    314424859161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,898 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    561152868107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,770 miles (+8,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    474264287169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    773563776173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 HNH

Does Y294 HNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 HNH expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 HNH?
The MOT on Y294 HNH expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 HNH done?
Y294 HNH was recorded at 148,050 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has Y294 HNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 HNH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y294 HNH 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 Y294 HNH find?
Y294 HNH passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.

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