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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y304 LAPMOT history

Y304 LAP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2026.

Y304 LAP green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
171,683 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 LAP
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
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 LAP was last recorded at 171,683 miles on 26 Jul 2026, 3,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,467 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,216 miles
Average per year
5,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,683 miles
  • 2025 – 168,467 miles
  • 2024 – 163,809 miles
  • 2023 – 155,752 miles
  • 2022 – 152,274 miles
  • 2021 – 149,342 miles
  • 2020 – 147,116 miles
  • 2019 – 146,482 miles
  • 2018 – 145,292 miles
  • 2017 – 138,409 miles
  • 2016 – 130,063 miles
  • 2015 – 121,964 miles
  • 2014 – 111,591 miles
  • 2013 – 103,584 miles
  • 2012 – 94,883 miles
  • 2011 – 92,205 miles
  • 2010 – 87,201 miles
  • 2009 – 79,860 miles
  • 2008 – 69,984 miles
  • 2007 – 60,296 miles
  • 2006 – 50,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,683 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Pad wear light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,683 miles (+3,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    171,683 miles
    Test number
    223413720365
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,467 miles (+4,658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,467 miles
    Test number
    807520111122
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,809 miles (+8,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,809 miles
    Test number
    221755247751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,752 miles (+3,478)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,752 miles
    Test number
    981774317722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps foggy
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  5. Pass152,274 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    152,274 miles
    Test number
    619460569093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,342 miles (+2,226)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,342 miles
    Test number
    333694765578
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,116 miles (+100)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    567861341838
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail147,016 miles (+534)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,016 miles
    Test number
    256592132522
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass146,482 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    146,482 miles
    Test number
    896853691625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail146,472 miles (+1,180)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,472 miles
    Test number
    656296974442
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass145,292 miles (+6,883)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,292 miles
    Test number
    257093095277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  12. Pass138,409 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,409 miles
    Test number
    246945467355
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on

  13. Fail138,408 miles (+8,345)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,408 miles
    Test number
    186640509847
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on

  14. Pass130,063 miles (+8,099)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,063 miles
    Test number
    139770862827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,964 miles
    Test number
    678134045037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,964 miles (+10,373)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,964 miles
    Test number
    829263345075
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass111,591 miles (+8,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,591 miles
    Test number
    619045344011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass103,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    375586243043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,584 miles (+8,701)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    686486443029
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass94,883 miles (+2,678)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    638098942027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass92,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    149784881433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail92,205 miles (+5,004)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    175174981469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass87,201 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    861483560061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,860 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,860 miles
    Test number
    781369479042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail79,543 miles (+9,559)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    102011079074
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass69,984 miles (+9,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    142047788496
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass60,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    360859777080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail60,296 miles (+9,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,296 miles
    Test number
    912629777060
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass50,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,860 miles
    Test number
    764048786042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 LAP

Does Y304 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 LAP is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 LAP?
The MOT on Y304 LAP is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 LAP done?
Y304 LAP was recorded at 171,683 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2026, an average of 5,944 miles a year.
Has Y304 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 LAP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y304 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 Y304 LAP find?
Y304 LAP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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