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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.

Y324 SCU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,330 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass144,330 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    698608256789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,773 miles (+13,305)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    768538717958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,468 miles
    Test number
    470565539318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass108,287 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,287 miles
    Test number
    261003236232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass85,811 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    430057249240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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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