BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
Y38 FUPMOT history
Y38 FUP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 184,911 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y38 FUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y38 FUP was last recorded at 184,911 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 4,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 180,065 miles · 16 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,846 miles
- Average per year
- 7,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 184,911 miles
- 2023 – 180,065 miles
- 2022 – 170,547 miles
- 2020 – 167,189 miles
- 2019 – 148,581 miles
- 2018 – 146,362 miles
- 2015 – 141,394 miles
- 2014 – 131,410 miles
- 2013 – 120,503 miles
- 2012 – 111,366 miles
- 2011 – 101,344 miles
- 2010 – 89,399 miles
- 2009 – 81,674 miles
- 2008 – 72,379 miles
- 2007 – 63,233 miles
- 2006 – 50,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,911 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,911 miles (+4,846)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 184,911 miles
- Test number
- 144891023576
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass180,065 miles (+9,518)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 180,065 miles
- Test number
- 725358236007
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear wiper poor
Pass170,547 miles (+3,358)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 170,547 miles
- Test number
- 519749664830
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass167,189 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 167,189 miles
- Test number
- 725033402349
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Fail167,184 miles (+329)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,184 miles
- Test number
- 329904318504
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Fail166,855 miles (+18,274)8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,855 miles
- Test number
- 832659561645
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass148,581 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,581 miles
- Test number
- 149709380364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,362 miles (+4,968)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 146,362 miles
- Test number
- 649850235925
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass141,394 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 141,394 miles
- Test number
- 169897049245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper hub bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail141,394 miles (+9,984)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,394 miles
- Test number
- 438921343348
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper hub bush worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,410 miles (+10,907)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 131,410 miles
- Test number
- 898384044200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,503 miles (+9,137)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 120,503 miles
- Test number
- 867507853214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,366 miles (+10,022)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 111,366 miles
- Test number
- 315786952215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRun flat light on
Pass101,344 miles (+11,945)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 101,344 miles
- Test number
- 146935851253
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,399 miles (+7,725)9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 89,399 miles
- Test number
- 240058430242
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass81,674 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,674 miles
- Test number
- 681470849278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,649 miles (+9,270)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,649 miles
- Test number
- 200546839221
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,379 miles (+9,146)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 72,379 miles
- Test number
- 280210248216
- NoteHeadlights set for continental driving
- NoteN/s/r tyre down to wear markers
Pass63,233 miles (+12,409)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 63,233 miles
- Test number
- 394044037266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 50,824 miles
- Test number
- 584812846286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,824 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,824 miles
- Test number
- 584041746281
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise-off side rear tyre tread depth 2mm
Questions about Y38 FUP
- Does Y38 FUP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y38 FUP expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y38 FUP?
- The MOT on Y38 FUP expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y38 FUP done?
- Y38 FUP was recorded at 184,911 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 7,446 miles a year.
- Has Y38 FUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y38 FUP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y38 FUP 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 Y38 FUP find?
- Y38 FUP passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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