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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 2,494 cc

45 CYMOT history

45 CY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1988. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 193,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
193,785 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 CY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Aug 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 CY was last recorded at 193,785 miles on 26 May 2023, 587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,198 miles · 30 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
587 miles
Average per year
986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,785 miles
  • 2020 – 193,198 miles
  • 2018 – 193,183 miles
  • 2014 – 193,154 miles
  • 2010 – 186,100 miles
  • 2009 – 179,368 miles
  • 2007 – 179,317 miles
  • 2006 – 177,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,785 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,785 miles (+587)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,785 miles
    Test number
    675342948518
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,198 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    193,198 miles
    Test number
    478581424876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass193,183 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    193,183 miles
    Test number
    216953424129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,154 miles (+7,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    193,154 miles
    Test number
    127308154267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,100 miles (+6,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    186,100 miles
    Test number
    111631180156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass179,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    179,368 miles
    Test number
    890079889141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,368 miles (+51)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,368 miles
    Test number
    232678389440
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass179,317 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    179,317 miles
    Test number
    154030237335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass177,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    177,527 miles
    Test number
    292211736377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 45 CY

What vehicle is registration 45 CY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 CY on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 45 CY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 45 CY expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 45 CY?
The MOT on 45 CY expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 45 CY done?
45 CY was recorded at 193,785 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 986 miles a year.
Has 45 CY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 CY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2009.
Has the mileage on 45 CY 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 45 CY find?
45 CY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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