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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y36 ULAMOT history

Y36 ULA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

Y36 ULA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,255 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 ULA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 ULA was last recorded at 106,255 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,061 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,194 miles
Average per year
3,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,255 miles
  • 2025 – 100,061 miles
  • 2024 – 91,502 miles
  • 2022 – 89,408 miles
  • 2018 – 88,929 miles
  • 2017 – 83,539 miles
  • 2015 – 78,287 miles
  • 2014 – 73,551 miles
  • 2013 – 69,143 miles
  • 2012 – 64,503 miles
  • 2011 – 60,649 miles
  • 2010 – 56,261 miles
  • 2009 – 51,892 miles
  • 2008 – 47,904 miles
  • 2007 – 44,126 miles
  • 2006 – 39,799 miles
  • 2005 – 34,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,255 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,255 miles (+6,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,255 miles
    Test number
    789323370655
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,061 miles (+8,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    218192881640
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront console bushes perished
  3. Pass91,502 miles (+2,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    723161940142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass89,408 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    754767459710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,929 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,929 miles
    Test number
    550041654480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,539 miles (+5,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,539 miles
    Test number
    871321913106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  7. Pass78,287 miles (+4,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,287 miles
    Test number
    147922274521
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (to brake hoses) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rerars (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCan not fully inspect rear coil springs
    • AdvisoryGeneral conidition represents age of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower rear most suspension arm rubber bushes slightly weak
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp glass cracked
  8. Pass73,551 miles (+4,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    728544074229
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  9. Pass69,143 miles (+4,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,143 miles
    Test number
    357345283219
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass64,503 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,503 miles
    Test number
    155726782252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,649 miles (+4,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    239167191274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass56,261 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    610011880216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,892 miles (+3,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,892 miles
    Test number
    252494059224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,904 miles (+3,778)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,904 miles
    Test number
    963040278287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  15. Pass44,126 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    792134577292
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass39,799 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,799 miles
    Test number
    341867576492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,705 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    34,705 miles
    Test number
    340280485406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on inner shoulder and is also beginning to perish and plit on outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Questions about Y36 ULA

Does Y36 ULA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 ULA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 ULA?
The MOT on Y36 ULA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 ULA done?
Y36 ULA was recorded at 106,255 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
Has Y36 ULA ever failed its MOT?
No. Y36 ULA has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y36 ULA 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 Y36 ULA find?
Y36 ULA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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