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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y38 WDVMOT history

Y38 WDV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

Y38 WDV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,546 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 WDV
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
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 WDV was last recorded at 114,546 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 6,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,080 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,466 miles
Average per year
3,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,546 miles
  • 2024 – 108,080 miles
  • 2023 – 101,736 miles
  • 2022 – 101,146 miles
  • 2020 – 101,101 miles
  • 2017 – 91,762 miles
  • 2016 – 85,666 miles
  • 2015 – 75,652 miles
  • 2013 – 69,739 miles
  • 2010 – 68,821 miles
  • 2009 – 63,740 miles
  • 2008 – 59,657 miles
  • 2007 – 51,825 miles
  • 2006 – 45,774 miles
  • 2005 – 41,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,546 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,546 miles (+6,466)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,546 miles
    Test number
    202934595605
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,080 miles (+6,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    427064204759
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,736 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,736 miles
    Test number
    125968693294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,146 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,146 miles
    Test number
    568313171506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,101 miles (+9,339)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,101 miles
    Test number
    280587641537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,762 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,762 miles
    Test number
    140091826452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,650 miles (+5,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,650 miles
    Test number
    309225626401
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  8. Pass85,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    307156698133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,664 miles (+10,012)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    933628705562
    • FailureNearside Rear Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass75,652 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    386333480411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,642 miles (+5,903)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    358677095132
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass69,739 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,739 miles
    Test number
    689602403372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    904583660384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,821 miles (+5,081)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,821 miles
    Test number
    413313960442
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass63,740 miles (+4,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,740 miles
    Test number
    230769549348
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread down to wear bars

  16. Pass59,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    402125968489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,657 miles (+7,832)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,657 miles
    Test number
    630215768341
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass51,825 miles (+6,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    242559197480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass45,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    260242496441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,774 miles (+4,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,774 miles
    Test number
    841139786100
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass41,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    771370205222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 WDV

Does Y38 WDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 WDV expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 WDV?
The MOT on Y38 WDV expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 WDV done?
Y38 WDV was recorded at 114,546 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 3,629 miles a year.
Has Y38 WDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 WDV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on Y38 WDV 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 WDV find?
Y38 WDV passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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