BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y303 MHUMOT history
Y303 MHU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 115,102 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,217 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y303 MHU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y303 MHU was last recorded at 115,102 miles on 29 May 2026, 3,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,547 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,555 miles
- Average per year
- 4,217 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,102 miles
- 2025 – 111,547 miles
- 2024 – 104,674 miles
- 2023 – 93,157 miles
- 2022 – 80,018 miles
- 2021 – 79,579 miles
- 2020 – 77,505 miles
- 2018 – 75,718 miles
- 2017 – 71,003 miles
- 2016 – 67,913 miles
- 2015 – 63,002 miles
- 2014 – 59,037 miles
- 2012 – 56,271 miles
- 2011 – 52,919 miles
- 2010 – 49,346 miles
- 2009 – 44,899 miles
- 2008 – 39,872 miles
- 2007 – 36,695 miles
- 2006 – 32,868 miles
- 2005 – 28,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,102 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,102 miles (+3,555)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 115,102 miles
- Test number
- 576324503898
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass111,547 miles (+6,873)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 111,547 miles
- Test number
- 675128868364
- MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,674 miles (+11,517)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 104,674 miles
- Test number
- 155980664905
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,157 miles (+13,139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 663202248298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,018 miles (+439)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 80,018 miles
- Test number
- 120659930458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,579 miles (+2,074)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,579 miles
- Test number
- 865557063755
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock top mounting bush corroded/worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,505 miles (+1,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 77,505 miles
- Test number
- 432503045189
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass75,718 miles (+1,598)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 75,718 miles
- Test number
- 539276774714
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,120 miles (+3,117)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,120 miles
- Test number
- 971655339039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,003 miles (+3,090)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,003 miles
- Test number
- 629107340723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,913 miles (+4,911)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 67,913 miles
- Test number
- 323791677742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,002 miles (+3,965)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 63,002 miles
- Test number
- 297969105068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,037 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 59,037 miles
- Test number
- 269794914014
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail59,027 miles (+2,756)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 396877804037
- FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass56,271 miles (+3,352)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 56,271 miles
- Test number
- 749770722382
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,919 miles (+3,573)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 52,919 miles
- Test number
- 315965531369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,346 miles (+4,447)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 49,346 miles
- Test number
- 701129520304
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated though not considered excessive
Pass44,899 miles (+5,027)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,899 miles
- Test number
- 672804839342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 39,872 miles
- Test number
- 283317738367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,872 miles (+3,177)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,872 miles
- Test number
- 912417238337
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Pass36,695 miles (+3,827)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 36,695 miles
- Test number
- 202458817391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 413679136480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,868 miles (+4,253)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 223908936332
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass28,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 28,615 miles
- Test number
- 880508525300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y303 MHU
- Does Y303 MHU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 MHU is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y303 MHU?
- The MOT on Y303 MHU is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y303 MHU done?
- Y303 MHU was recorded at 115,102 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
- Has Y303 MHU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y303 MHU has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2014.
- Has the mileage on Y303 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 Y303 MHU find?
- Y303 MHU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4 around; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside; front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside & offside, and 1 more.
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