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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y294 LAPMOT history

Y294 LAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

Y294 LAP 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 11 Sept 2025
Mileage
80,342 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 LAP
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
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 LAP was last recorded at 80,342 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,110 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,232 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,342 miles
  • 2023 – 78,110 miles
  • 2022 – 73,225 miles
  • 2021 – 71,329 miles
  • 2020 – 65,626 miles
  • 2019 – 58,738 miles
  • 2018 – 53,959 miles
  • 2017 – 48,609 miles
  • 2016 – 43,802 miles
  • 2015 – 35,810 miles
  • 2014 – 27,419 miles
  • 2013 – 21,071 miles
  • 2012 – 15,648 miles
  • 2011 – 15,131 miles
  • 2010 – 13,489 miles
  • 2009 – 11,921 miles
  • 2008 – 10,832 miles
  • 2007 – 9,697 miles
  • 2006 – 8,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,342 miles (+2,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    699442029533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,110 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    732795796227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,225 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,225 miles
    Test number
    969602207627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,329 miles (+5,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    338578569309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass65,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    437288489733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail65,626 miles (+6,888)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,626 miles
    Test number
    567850157091
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lollipop bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,738 miles (+4,779)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    322595807061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,959 miles
    Test number
    397858819899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,957 miles (+5,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    542841037545
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass48,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    235124258789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail48,607 miles (+4,805)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    887438007980
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass43,802 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    666065132496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail43,750 miles (+7,940)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    116479916961
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass35,810 miles (+8,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,810 miles
    Test number
    578588705128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,419 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,419 miles
    Test number
    469844404177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,071 miles (+5,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,071 miles
    Test number
    825112613104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass15,648 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    15,648 miles
    Test number
    597620412149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,131 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,131 miles
    Test number
    705032101171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,489 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,489 miles
    Test number
    801754000102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,921 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,921 miles
    Test number
    693273119135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,832 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    10,832 miles
    Test number
    742201098032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,697 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,697 miles
    Test number
    684300207141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass8,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,190 miles
    Test number
    512342306141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 LAP

Does Y294 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 LAP expired on 11 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 LAP?
The MOT on Y294 LAP expired on 11 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 LAP done?
Y294 LAP was recorded at 80,342 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has Y294 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 LAP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y294 LAP 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 LAP find?
Y294 LAP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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