BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

Y2 VSHMOT history

Y2 VSH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y2 VSH silver 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,422 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,035 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y2 VSH in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 VSH was last recorded at 146,422 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,846 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,576 miles
Average per year
6,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,422 miles
  • 2025 – 144,846 miles
  • 2024 – 140,290 miles
  • 2023 – 138,654 miles
  • 2021 – 135,145 miles
  • 2020 – 132,923 miles
  • 2019 – 125,982 miles
  • 2018 – 125,884 miles
  • 2017 – 123,179 miles
  • 2016 – 105,788 miles
  • 2015 – 92,693 miles
  • 2014 – 80,821 miles
  • 2013 – 77,893 miles
  • 2012 – 77,501 miles
  • 2011 – 72,948 miles
  • 2009 – 62,328 miles
  • 2008 – 51,653 miles
  • 2007 – 42,002 miles
  • 2006 – 28,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,422 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,422 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    590181594842
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,846 miles (+4,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,846 miles
    Test number
    315490819585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,290 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,290 miles
    Test number
    465689852906
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Fail140,278 miles (+1,624)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,278 miles
    Test number
    781998130963
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

  5. Pass138,654 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    821566481135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding borderline
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust rear box

  6. Fail138,654 miles (+3,509)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,654 miles
    Test number
    442977391750
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding borderline
    • AdvisoryCondition of exhaust rear box

  7. Pass135,145 miles (+2,222)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    335142310088
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass132,923 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,923 miles
    Test number
    810395237145
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  9. Pass125,982 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,982 miles
    Test number
    321267863956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,884 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,884 miles
    Test number
    222391698510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,179 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    918469800562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail123,179 miles (+17,391)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,179 miles
    Test number
    861595063353
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass105,788 miles (+13,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    948099872219
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just meeting minimum required efficiency

  14. Pass92,693 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    656616845159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,568 miles (+11,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,568 miles
    Test number
    607226435133
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass80,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    379713234100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,821 miles (+2,928)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    648749724179
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass77,893 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    649862203145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,884 miles (+383)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,884 miles
    Test number
    816999493060
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass77,501 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    799247502128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail77,491 miles (+4,543)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    989294102107
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass72,948 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    736492531080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,911 miles (+10,583)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    396981231019
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,328 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    413685549344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,306 miles (+10,653)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    154533249383
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass51,653 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,653 miles
    Test number
    791887318307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,002 miles (+13,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,002 miles
    Test number
    304647327314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,808 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    861333436344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,779 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    410591996217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,220 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    960409576039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,128 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,128 miles
    Test number
    143244976031
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about Y2 VSH

Does Y2 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 VSH is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 VSH?
The MOT on Y2 VSH is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 VSH done?
Y2 VSH was recorded at 146,422 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 6,035 miles a year.
Has Y2 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 VSH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y2 VSH 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 VSH find?
Y2 VSH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Related registrations

Browse all Y2V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.