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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y7 SASMOT history

Y7 SAS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y7 SAS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,822 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 SAS
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 SAS was last recorded at 52,822 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,239 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
1,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,822 miles
  • 2025 – 52,239 miles
  • 2024 – 51,558 miles
  • 2023 – 50,895 miles
  • 2022 – 50,304 miles
  • 2021 – 49,265 miles
  • 2020 – 48,631 miles
  • 2019 – 47,100 miles
  • 2018 – 45,563 miles
  • 2017 – 44,260 miles
  • 2016 – 41,907 miles
  • 2015 – 38,893 miles
  • 2014 – 35,502 miles
  • 2013 – 33,116 miles
  • 2012 – 29,889 miles
  • 2011 – 27,791 miles
  • 2010 – 25,250 miles
  • 2009 – 22,612 miles
  • 2008 – 20,477 miles
  • 2006 – 15,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,822 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    289371156196
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,239 miles (+681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    702631065589
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,558 miles (+663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    821789629608
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    611989469195
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail50,892 miles (+588)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    917369541236
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,304 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    602620446170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,265 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,265 miles
    Test number
    148973056889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,631 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,631 miles
    Test number
    400924874556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,100 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    526743892301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    846023121467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,563 miles (+1,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    784062119136
    • Repaired at testRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass44,260 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,260 miles
    Test number
    182516649046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    736396091233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,896 miles (+3,003)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,896 miles
    Test number
    877002301222
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • 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)

  15. Pass38,893 miles (+3,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    286147945097
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  16. Pass35,502 miles (+2,386)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    636157754017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass33,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    279301253079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail33,116 miles (+3,227)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,116 miles
    Test number
    855601353079
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,889 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    186025672498
    • 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)

  20. Pass27,791 miles (+2,541)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,791 miles
    Test number
    685830061092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damadged

  21. Pass25,250 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,250 miles
    Test number
    103197170407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,612 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    172337579099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,477 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    142072498492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,938 miles (+1,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,938 miles
    Test number
    824166876259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass14,635 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,635 miles
    Test number
    140364296067
    • NoteBoth front tyres-tyre walls damaged

Questions about Y7 SAS

Does Y7 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 SAS is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 SAS?
The MOT on Y7 SAS is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 SAS done?
Y7 SAS was recorded at 52,822 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,928 miles a year.
Has Y7 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 SAS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y7 SAS 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 Y7 SAS find?
Y7 SAS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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