BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y315 RKWMOT history
Y315 RKW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 137,975 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y315 RKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y315 RKW was last recorded at 137,975 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,640 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 335 miles
- Average per year
- 3,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,975 miles
- 2025 – 137,640 miles
- 2021 – 137,367 miles
- 2019 – 136,422 miles
- 2017 – 135,904 miles
- 2016 – 135,453 miles
- 2015 – 134,600 miles
- 2014 – 130,949 miles
- 2013 – 126,851 miles
- 2012 – 120,833 miles
- 2011 – 115,597 miles
- 2010 – 110,583 miles
- 2009 – 109,354 miles
- 2008 – 102,282 miles
- 2007 – 97,389 miles
- 2006 – 70,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,975 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 137,975 miles
- Test number
- 182950283491
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,975 miles (+335)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,975 miles
- Test number
- 295041859553
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,640 miles (+273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,640 miles
- Test number
- 365668049133
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass137,367 miles (+945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,367 miles
- Test number
- 384222708455
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass136,422 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 136,422 miles
- Test number
- 860959784688
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail136,422 miles (+518)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,422 miles
- Test number
- 584431478390
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,904 miles (+451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 135,904 miles
- Test number
- 200093990257
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass135,453 miles (+853)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 135,453 miles
- Test number
- 374420692021
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass134,600 miles (+3,651)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 134,600 miles
- Test number
- 226170165457
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass130,949 miles (+4,098)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 130,949 miles
- Test number
- 419625024126
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass126,851 miles (+6,018)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 126,851 miles
- Test number
- 727845903111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,833 miles (+5,236)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 120,833 miles
- Test number
- 357552802171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,597 miles (+5,014)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 115,597 miles
- Test number
- 628673911180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass110,583 miles (+1,229)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 110,583 miles
- Test number
- 844324410114
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES MAY NEED TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
Pass109,354 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 109,354 miles
- Test number
- 961209319105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail109,348 miles (+7,066)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,348 miles
- Test number
- 262388319408
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass102,282 miles (+4,893)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 102,282 miles
- Test number
- 311186618160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,389 miles (+27,194)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 97,389 miles
- Test number
- 533260227145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,195 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 70,195 miles
- Test number
- 141167716165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y315 RKW
- Does Y315 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y315 RKW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y315 RKW?
- The MOT on Y315 RKW is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y315 RKW done?
- Y315 RKW was recorded at 137,975 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,396 miles a year.
- Has Y315 RKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y315 RKW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y315 RKW 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 RKW find?
- Y315 RKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded.
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