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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y32 DDUMOT history

Y32 DDU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y32 DDU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,595 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 DDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 DDU was last recorded at 179,595 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2012: 71,801 miles, lower than 139,390 miles on 28 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,590 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,595 miles
  • 2024 – 176,628 miles
  • 2023 – 176,600 miles
  • 2022 – 176,596 miles
  • 2021 – 173,849 miles
  • 2020 – 171,497 miles
  • 2019 – 167,852 miles
  • 2018 – 160,349 miles
  • 2017 – 154,589 miles
  • 2016 – 152,720 miles
  • 2015 – 150,429 miles
  • 2014 – 144,403 miles
  • 2013 – 143,365 miles
  • 2012 – 71,801 miles
  • 2011 – 139,390 miles
  • 2010 – 135,199 miles
  • 2009 – 130,262 miles
  • 2008 – 116,510 miles
  • 2007 – 97,359 miles
  • 2006 – 74,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,595 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,595 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,595 miles
    Test number
    920983969906
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,590 miles (+2,962)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,590 miles
    Test number
    390449658129
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass176,628 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,628 miles
    Test number
    377669442813
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,628 miles (+28)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,628 miles
    Test number
    511225927512
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,600 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    176,600 miles
    Test number
    878137799418
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass176,596 miles (+2,747)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,596 miles
    Test number
    229905278237
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass173,849 miles (+2,352)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,849 miles
    Test number
    565841622218
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass171,497 miles (+65)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,497 miles
    Test number
    996136106924
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet saftey catch very stiff
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  9. Fail171,432 miles (+3,580)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,432 miles
    Test number
    192529495327
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm length approximately 160mm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet saftey catch very stiff
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  10. Pass167,852 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    167,852 miles
    Test number
    729873002819
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side front ABS sensor held in place by cable tie

  11. Fail167,835 miles (+7,486)1 dangerous7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,835 miles
    Test number
    824026078784
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play in wishbone forward mounting knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  12. Pass160,349 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    160,349 miles
    Test number
    880402070908
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  13. Fail160,330 miles (+5,741)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,330 miles
    Test number
    195808226414
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  14. Pass154,589 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    563122302532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    953917058771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail152,720 miles (+2,291)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,720 miles
    Test number
    191357648541
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass150,429 miles (+6,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    150,429 miles
    Test number
    786001625236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass144,403 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    144,403 miles
    Test number
    219095704205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,365 miles (+71,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,365 miles
    Test number
    549840023207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,801 miles (-67,589)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,801 miles
    Test number
    439585562144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,390 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,390 miles
    Test number
    295318311197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,199 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    842535300149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail135,180 miles (+4,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,180 miles
    Test number
    341974600185
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass130,262 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    130,262 miles
    Test number
    843820329122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail130,245 miles (+13,735)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    152684619189
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass116,510 miles (+19,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    116,510 miles
    Test number
    292959588065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass97,359 miles (+22,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,359 miles
    Test number
    271008887014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass74,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    292319406039
    • 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)

Questions about Y32 DDU

Does Y32 DDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y32 DDU is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y32 DDU?
The MOT on Y32 DDU is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y32 DDU done?
Y32 DDU was recorded at 179,595 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,290 miles a year.
Has Y32 DDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 DDU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y32 DDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y32 DDU find?
Y32 DDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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