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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y2 SCEMOT history

Y2 SCE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 186,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y2 SCE blue 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 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
186,865 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 SCE
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
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 SCE was last recorded at 186,865 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 4,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,703 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,162 miles
Average per year
6,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,865 miles
  • 2025 – 182,703 miles
  • 2024 – 178,897 miles
  • 2023 – 172,066 miles
  • 2022 – 165,848 miles
  • 2021 – 160,582 miles
  • 2020 – 149,959 miles
  • 2019 – 140,992 miles
  • 2018 – 131,370 miles
  • 2017 – 120,157 miles
  • 2016 – 110,998 miles
  • 2015 – 102,027 miles
  • 2014 – 93,667 miles
  • 2013 – 87,849 miles
  • 2012 – 81,819 miles
  • 2011 – 77,422 miles
  • 2010 – 72,462 miles
  • 2009 – 68,071 miles
  • 2008 – 62,301 miles
  • 2007 – 57,270 miles
  • 2006 – 50,938 miles
  • 2005 – 45,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,865 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    238065771834
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail186,865 miles (+4,162)1 major3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,865 miles
    Test number
    634018063807
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,703 miles
    Test number
    358616506013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in nearside rear tyre ( leaking )

  4. Fail182,703 miles (+3,806)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,703 miles
    Test number
    409953201900
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails in nearside rear tyre ( leaking )

  5. Pass178,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,897 miles
    Test number
    230870674014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,897 miles (+6,831)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,897 miles
    Test number
    949431223384
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component fractured pinch strut pinch bolt fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose bracket insecure
    • AdvisoryFlexi

  7. Pass172,066 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    172,066 miles
    Test number
    611487602728
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,065 miles (+6,217)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,065 miles
    Test number
    277969520997
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass165,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,848 miles
    Test number
    299169832089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,848 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,848 miles
    Test number
    428636143458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass160,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,582 miles
    Test number
    269437173945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,582 miles (+10,623)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,582 miles
    Test number
    806616163717
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass149,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    616483613192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,959 miles (+8,967)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    790174987404
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass140,992 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,992 miles
    Test number
    760279019793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,946 miles (+9,576)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,946 miles
    Test number
    320539528207
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass131,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    749855043827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,370 miles (+11,213)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    966445967541
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  19. Pass120,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    293933807705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail120,157 miles (+9,159)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    679493423001
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  21. Pass110,998 miles (+8,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,998 miles
    Test number
    697425393097
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre`s inner edge`s worn

  22. Pass102,027 miles (+8,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,027 miles
    Test number
    496418815211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,667 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,667 miles
    Test number
    587583734291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,849 miles (+6,030)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    245086993460
    • NoteBoth front tyres outer side walls slightlyt damaged
    • NoteOffside rear tyre inner edge worn

  25. Pass81,819 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    938542452130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,422 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    706718521243
    • NoteFront brake disc`s slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn and slightly cracking
    • NoteRear brake disc`s slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  27. Fail77,410 miles (+4,948)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,410 miles
    Test number
    456105321261
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake disc`s slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn and slightly cracking
    • NoteRear brake disc`s slightly worn and pitted
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  28. Pass72,462 miles (+4,391)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    601949510212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc`s worn
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn
    • NoteOil level low

  29. Pass68,071 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    952677429236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges unevenly worn

  30. Fail68,071 miles (+5,770)2 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,071 miles
    Test number
    661717629230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner and outer edges unevenly worn

  31. Pass62,301 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    372247128299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail62,237 miles (+4,967)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    824792228264
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  33. Pass57,270 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    801463827283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass50,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    283067126283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail50,938 miles (+5,912)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    992916726209
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  36. Pass45,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    45,026 miles
    Test number
    882440235217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 SCE

Does Y2 SCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 SCE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 SCE?
The MOT on Y2 SCE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 SCE done?
Y2 SCE was recorded at 186,865 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,772 miles a year.
Has Y2 SCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 SCE has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 SCE 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 Y2 SCE find?
Y2 SCE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn.

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