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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y315 LCSMOT history

Y315 LCS is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 59,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y315 LCS red 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 May 2027
Mileage
59,036 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y315 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y315 LCS was last recorded at 59,036 miles on 15 May 2026, 796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,240 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
796 miles
Average per year
1,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,036 miles
  • 2025 – 58,240 miles
  • 2024 – 57,822 miles
  • 2023 – 57,206 miles
  • 2022 – 56,909 miles
  • 2021 – 55,447 miles
  • 2020 – 53,361 miles
  • 2019 – 52,702 miles
  • 2018 – 51,911 miles
  • 2017 – 50,875 miles
  • 2016 – 50,266 miles
  • 2014 – 49,474 miles
  • 2013 – 48,344 miles
  • 2012 – 44,367 miles
  • 2011 – 40,889 miles
  • 2010 – 37,596 miles
  • 2009 – 34,525 miles
  • 2008 – 31,058 miles
  • 2007 – 27,766 miles
  • 2006 – 24,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,036 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,036 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    594140841406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    291451865588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,240 miles (+418)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    342026364392
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass57,822 miles (+616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,822 miles
    Test number
    124243563734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    113891558481
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail57,206 miles (+297)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    488617160373
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass56,909 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    985979996694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass55,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    118603185087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,447 miles (+2,086)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    784780583860
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,361 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    764633205846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    439821363924
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail52,702 miles (+791)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,702 miles
    Test number
    383248161060
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass51,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    205546225849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,911 miles (+1,036)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    362439496866
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass50,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    213380457368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,875 miles (+609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    733069107572
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass50,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    617374722054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,266 miles (+792)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,266 miles
    Test number
    251823965144
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  19. Pass49,474 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    627955544274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    787012243211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,344 miles (+3,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,344 miles
    Test number
    985192343240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass44,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    629275332203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,367 miles (+3,478)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,367 miles
    Test number
    126654732262
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass40,889 miles (+3,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,889 miles
    Test number
    329504061130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass37,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    124215750100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,596 miles (+3,071)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    873475550143
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  27. Pass34,525 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    850675939107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,058 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,058 miles
    Test number
    262416018497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,766 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    781309007124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,672 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,672 miles
    Test number
    620430387049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    183642886462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y315 LCS

Does Y315 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y315 LCS is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y315 LCS?
The MOT on Y315 LCS is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y315 LCS done?
Y315 LCS was recorded at 59,036 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,708 miles a year.
Has Y315 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y315 LCS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y315 LCS 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 Y315 LCS find?
Y315 LCS passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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