
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc
Y324 SCUMOT history
Y324 SCU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 144,330 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y324 SCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y324 SCU was last recorded at 144,330 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 5,557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 138,773 miles · 17 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,557 miles
- Average per year
- 5,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 144,330 miles
- 2022 – 138,773 miles
- 2021 – 125,468 miles
- 2020 – 120,183 miles
- 2019 – 115,018 miles
- 2017 – 108,287 miles
- 2016 – 105,980 miles
- 2015 – 104,011 miles
- 2014 – 101,843 miles
- 2013 – 100,427 miles
- 2012 – 99,905 miles
- 2011 – 98,374 miles
- 2009 – 85,811 miles
- 2008 – 75,228 miles
- 2007 – 66,676 miles
- 2006 – 56,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,330 miles (+5,557)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 144,330 miles
- Test number
- 698608256789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,773 miles (+13,305)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 138,773 miles
- Test number
- 768538717958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 125,468 miles
- Test number
- 470565539318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,468 miles (+5,285)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,468 miles
- Test number
- 915706398705
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass120,183 miles (+5,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,183 miles
- Test number
- 993485135209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,018 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 115,018 miles
- Test number
- 197896579096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail115,018 miles (+6,731)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,018 miles
- Test number
- 249422466861
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass108,287 miles (+2,307)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 108,287 miles
- Test number
- 261003236232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,980 miles (+1,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 105,980 miles
- Test number
- 929966662878
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)
Fail104,011 miles3 repaired10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,011 miles
- Test number
- 215145565088
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll brake discs corroded
Pass104,011 miles (+2,168)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 104,011 miles
- Test number
- 487735065092
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll brake discs corroded
Pass101,843 miles (+1,416)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 101,843 miles
- Test number
- 687091144062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass100,427 miles (+522)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 100,427 miles
- Test number
- 146241233008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteSill trims fitted
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,905 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,905 miles
- Test number
- 445310642034
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,374 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 98,374 miles
- Test number
- 277158231022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Fail98,360 miles (+12,549)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,360 miles
- Test number
- 787265421044
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Pass85,811 miles (+10,583)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 85,811 miles
- Test number
- 430057249240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 75,228 miles
- Test number
- 152408948278
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail75,228 miles (+8,552)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,228 miles
- Test number
- 353598348233
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,676 miles (+10,668)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 66,676 miles
- Test number
- 693582337259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass56,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 56,008 miles
- Test number
- 930811466130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y324 SCU
- Does Y324 SCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y324 SCU expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y324 SCU?
- The MOT on Y324 SCU expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y324 SCU done?
- Y324 SCU was recorded at 144,330 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 5,019 miles a year.
- Has Y324 SCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y324 SCU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y324 SCU 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 Y324 SCU find?
- Y324 SCU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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