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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y37 BPCMOT history

Y37 BPC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

Y37 BPC blue 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 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,992 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 BPC was last recorded at 122,992 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,970 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,022 miles
Average per year
3,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,992 miles
  • 2024 – 121,970 miles
  • 2023 – 120,920 miles
  • 2022 – 119,578 miles
  • 2021 – 117,883 miles
  • 2020 – 114,975 miles
  • 2019 – 112,560 miles
  • 2018 – 109,606 miles
  • 2017 – 107,017 miles
  • 2016 – 103,579 miles
  • 2015 – 100,153 miles
  • 2014 – 95,751 miles
  • 2013 – 91,360 miles
  • 2012 – 86,658 miles
  • 2011 – 80,130 miles
  • 2010 – 75,133 miles
  • 2009 – 69,775 miles
  • 2008 – 64,431 miles
  • 2007 – 57,765 miles
  • 2006 – 51,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,992 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,992 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,992 miles
    Test number
    654570986363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,970 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,970 miles
    Test number
    619021156809
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass120,920 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,920 miles
    Test number
    361877404330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,578 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,578 miles
    Test number
    556556746676
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,883 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    325088643050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,975 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,975 miles
    Test number
    618137541008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,560 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,560 miles
    Test number
    815297579263
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass109,606 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,606 miles
    Test number
    497074815636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,017 miles (+3,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,017 miles
    Test number
    443718971662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass103,579 miles (+3,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    407622214592
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  11. Pass100,153 miles (+4,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,153 miles
    Test number
    287347125236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass95,751 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,751 miles
    Test number
    159110714214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,360 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    397000513404
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass91,360 miles (+4,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,360 miles
    Test number
    415900013270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail86,658 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    769105592196
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass86,658 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    937075592148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,765 miles (+5,635)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    486117732173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass80,130 miles (+4,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    118793731158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass75,133 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,133 miles
    Test number
    463245930167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,775 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    304798739129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,431 miles (+6,666)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    122005838139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,765 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    464443387005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,636 miles
    Test number
    842384286087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 BPC

Does Y37 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 BPC expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 BPC?
The MOT on Y37 BPC expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 BPC done?
Y37 BPC was recorded at 122,992 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,646 miles a year.
Has Y37 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 BPC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on Y37 BPC 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 Y37 BPC find?
Y37 BPC passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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