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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y38 GHKMOT history

Y38 GHK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

Y38 GHK 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 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
114,737 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 GHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 GHK was last recorded at 114,737 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,996 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,737 miles
  • 2021 – 113,996 miles
  • 2019 – 113,975 miles
  • 2018 – 113,922 miles
  • 2017 – 112,446 miles
  • 2016 – 106,156 miles
  • 2015 – 101,553 miles
  • 2014 – 94,452 miles
  • 2013 – 92,311 miles
  • 2012 – 88,241 miles
  • 2011 – 83,381 miles
  • 2010 – 79,748 miles
  • 2009 – 70,052 miles
  • 2008 – 62,530 miles
  • 2007 – 56,096 miles
  • 2006 – 44,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,737 miles (+741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,737 miles
    Test number
    160806099081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,996 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,996 miles
    Test number
    285961760255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion in some areas

  3. Pass113,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    407937320199
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play offside front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,975 miles (+53)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,975 miles
    Test number
    161040622125
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside front & offside front (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play offside front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,922 miles (+1,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,922 miles
    Test number
    983120951381
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,446 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,446 miles
    Test number
    315319901987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,156 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,156 miles
    Test number
    105543163334
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail106,154 miles (+4,601)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    393170593888
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass101,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    305639365071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail101,553 miles (+7,101)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    708849965071
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,452 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    206900874004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,311 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    697853263115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail92,311 miles (+4,070)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,311 miles
    Test number
    389413463146
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass88,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    697074062124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,241 miles (+4,860)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,241 miles
    Test number
    918663462102
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass83,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    685361661125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail83,381 miles (+3,633)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,381 miles
    Test number
    969161961105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,748 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,748 miles
    Test number
    810846460177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    311223899084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,046 miles (+7,516)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    974543199014
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass62,530 miles (+6,434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,530 miles
    Test number
    751246218125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass56,096 miles (+11,606)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    56,096 miles
    Test number
    932047717167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    974186976076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 GHK

Does Y38 GHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 GHK expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 GHK?
The MOT on Y38 GHK expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 GHK done?
Y38 GHK was recorded at 114,737 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has Y38 GHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 GHK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
Has the mileage on Y38 GHK 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 GHK find?
Y38 GHK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush, and 1 more.

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