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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y38 HAPMOT history

Y38 HAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 52,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

Y38 HAP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2024
Mileage
52,400 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HAP was last recorded at 52,400 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,310 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
1,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 52,400 miles
  • 2022 – 50,670 miles
  • 2021 – 48,783 miles
  • 2019 – 44,398 miles
  • 2018 – 43,069 miles
  • 2017 – 41,361 miles
  • 2016 – 40,270 miles
  • 2014 – 36,792 miles
  • 2013 – 35,224 miles
  • 2012 – 33,383 miles
  • 2011 – 30,403 miles
  • 2010 – 28,873 miles
  • 2008 – 24,539 miles
  • 2007 – 21,214 miles
  • 2006 – 20,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Front Items removed from drivers view of the road

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,400 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,400 miles
    Test number
    131381877328
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail52,310 miles (+1,640)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    315131672393
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body damaged vehicle tilt to offside

  3. Pass50,670 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    712593291869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,666 miles (+1,883)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    987305985679
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,783 miles (+4,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    887518701515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy rust offside under chassis. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass44,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    263676406400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,398 miles (+1,329)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,398 miles
    Test number
    769072774751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass43,069 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    660795133790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail43,047 miles (+1,686)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,047 miles
    Test number
    377735256263
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass41,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    170036261026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush play (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil level too high

  11. Fail41,361 miles (+1,091)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,361 miles
    Test number
    178989401254
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyres wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush play (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil level too high

  12. Pass40,270 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,270 miles
    Test number
    644714363411
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Items removed from drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail40,231 miles (+3,439)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    610435175282
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt 2 bolts are visibly loose (2.4.G.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Items removed from drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail36,792 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    385464014366
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass36,792 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    487694314369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    477225243204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,224 miles (+1,841)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,224 miles
    Test number
    467685643276
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass33,383 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    387032112238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,403 miles (+1,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,403 miles
    Test number
    496472781187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail28,873 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    371390230130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteTax expiryed on the 29/02/2008

  21. Pass28,873 miles (+4,334)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    810270330127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteTax expiryed on the 29/02/2008

  22. Pass24,539 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,539 miles
    Test number
    332253128393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,214 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,214 miles
    Test number
    780239117358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,456 miles
    Test number
    900464526330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y38 HAP

Does Y38 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 HAP expired on 20 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HAP?
The MOT on Y38 HAP expired on 20 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 HAP done?
Y38 HAP was recorded at 52,400 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 1,965 miles a year.
Has Y38 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HAP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y38 HAP 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 HAP find?
Y38 HAP passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: offside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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