The road tax status for Y138 DRU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for Y138 DRU?

The MOT for Y138 DRU is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 October 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of Y138 DRU?

The recorded mileage for Y138 DRU is 146,078 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y138 DRU ULEZ compliant?

No, Y138 DRU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · Y138 DRU

Y138 DRU

2001 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 146,078 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2022.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 18 Oct 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 146,078 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2001

Engine

1895cc

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Y138 DRU Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
146,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)

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Y138 DRU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 03:13

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 3 Series (Y138 DRU) between September 2005 and October 2021.

The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 05 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (30 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 78 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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Y138 DRU Mileage History

21/09/200539,312 mi
20/09/200643,441 mi+4,129 mi
06/11/200745,338 mi+1,897 mi
05/11/200847,556 mi+2,218 mi
19/11/200950,491 mi+2,935 mi
14/07/201052,928 mi+2,437 mi
23/07/201163,710 mi+10,782 mi
23/07/201163,710 mi
21/07/201274,894 mi+11,184 mi
21/07/201274,894 mi
04/07/201384,060 mi+9,166 mi
08/07/201384,065 mi+5 mi
21/07/201496,515 mi+12,450 mi
30/08/201496,631 mi+116 mi
30/08/201496,631 mi
10/08/2015102,760 mi+6,129 mi
11/08/2015102,765 mi+5 mi
17/08/2016105,726 mi+2,961 mi
12/10/2016105,754 mi+28 mi
12/10/2016105,754 mi
09/10/2017118,508 mi+12,754 mi
11/10/2018129,602 mi+11,094 mi
19/10/2018129,630 mi+28 mi
14/10/2019135,830 mi+6,200 mi
16/10/2019135,833 mi+3 mi
15/10/2020140,095 mi+4,262 mi
15/10/2020140,098 mi+3 mi
30/09/2021146,076 mi+5,978 mi
05/10/2021146,078 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,657 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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