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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y296 MHUMOT history

Y296 MHU is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

Y296 MHU green 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,451 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 MHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 MHU was last recorded at 106,451 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,904 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,547 miles
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,451 miles
  • 2025 – 101,904 miles
  • 2024 – 100,556 miles
  • 2022 – 96,906 miles
  • 2021 – 89,947 miles
  • 2020 – 89,920 miles
  • 2019 – 87,638 miles
  • 2018 – 85,258 miles
  • 2017 – 83,343 miles
  • 2016 – 80,914 miles
  • 2015 – 78,598 miles
  • 2014 – 76,584 miles
  • 2013 – 73,248 miles
  • 2012 – 70,060 miles
  • 2011 – 66,907 miles
  • 2010 – 63,479 miles
  • 2009 – 58,777 miles
  • 2008 – 53,937 miles
  • 2007 – 50,888 miles
  • 2006 – 47,812 miles
  • 2005 – 38,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,451 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,451 miles (+4,547)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,451 miles
    Test number
    584578220904
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass101,904 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    924043719142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,556 miles (+3,650)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    998898013313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  4. Pass96,906 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,906 miles
    Test number
    422261519097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,947 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,947 miles
    Test number
    517461038773
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,946 miles (+26)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    366668393859
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft rubber slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail89,920 miles (+2,282)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    273956195869
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber deteriated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    859044769679
    • 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))

  9. Fail87,638 miles (+2,380)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,638 miles
    Test number
    676602976175
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass85,258 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    576111386150
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Pair Dbushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass83,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    212868785207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail83,343 miles (+2,429)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    774975716160
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass80,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    399724669012
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Pair (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail80,914 miles (+2,316)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    167681359121
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Pair (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass78,598 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,598 miles
    Test number
    468908895087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail78,598 miles (+2,014)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,598 miles
    Test number
    197488295052
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass76,584 miles (+3,336)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    876080124198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre has slight nick in outer sidewall

  18. Pass73,248 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    445479903193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass70,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    885607412175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,060 miles (+3,153)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    739607112189
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    195750611122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail66,907 miles (+3,428)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,907 miles
    Test number
    907940411120
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass63,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    543804800174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,478 miles (+4,701)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    551354300109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,777 miles (+4,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    791915509125
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,937 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    412923298046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,888 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,888 miles
    Test number
    173893997499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass47,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    243765316234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail47,812 miles (+646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    241485316211
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

  30. Fail47,166 miles (+8,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    541358686143
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass38,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    823816295145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail38,706 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,706 miles
    Test number
    633485195110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake reaction bushes slightly worn

Questions about Y296 MHU

Does Y296 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 MHU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 MHU?
The MOT on Y296 MHU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 MHU done?
Y296 MHU was recorded at 106,451 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has Y296 MHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 MHU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y296 MHU 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 Y296 MHU find?
Y296 MHU passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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