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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y315 YYXMOT history

Y315 YYX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y315 YYX black 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
137,800 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y315 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y315 YYX was last recorded at 137,800 miles on 28 May 2026, 17,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,349 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
17,451 miles
Average per year
5,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,800 miles
  • 2021 – 120,349 miles
  • 2017 – 106,155 miles
  • 2016 – 102,202 miles
  • 2015 – 97,928 miles
  • 2014 – 95,921 miles
  • 2012 – 91,283 miles
  • 2011 – 88,198 miles
  • 2010 – 75,315 miles
  • 2009 – 63,625 miles
  • 2008 – 54,078 miles
  • 2006 – 40,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,800 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,800 miles
    Test number
    400099712536
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail137,800 miles (+17,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,800 miles
    Test number
    302346999021
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    250789113095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,349 miles (+14,194)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    479413207379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass106,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    292946559065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,154 miles (+3,952)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    584301005350
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass102,202 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    171696901701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on the outer and inner edges
  8. Fail102,202 miles (+4,274)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    634310957684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn on the outer and inner edges
  9. Pass97,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    959941545326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,928 miles (+2,007)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    273444781000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass95,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    116349884170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,921 miles (+4,638)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    967044284145
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass91,283 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    116172442244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass88,198 miles (+4,733)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    507126711224
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteSlight chip in front screen
  15. Pass83,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,465 miles
    Test number
    619459441078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,465 miles (+8,150)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,465 miles
    Test number
    605879441033
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs discoloured and marking up
    • NoteSmall stone chip in windscreen
  17. Pass75,315 miles (+11,690)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    690244440012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    940291329090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,625 miles (+9,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    183611729017
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
  20. Pass54,078 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    854641738051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,262 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    284022746324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    424739606184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y315 YYX

Does Y315 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y315 YYX is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y315 YYX?
The MOT on Y315 YYX is valid until 27 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 YYX done?
Y315 YYX was recorded at 137,800 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
Has Y315 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y315 YYX has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y315 YYX 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 YYX find?
Y315 YYX passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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