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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

B15 HYVMOT history

B15 HYV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2011 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 31,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

B15 HYV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2011
Mileage
31,172 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B15 HYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2011
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

B15 HYV was last recorded at 31,172 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2010.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,714 miles · 5 Aug 2010
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,172 miles
  • 2010 – 30,714 miles
  • 2009 – 30,133 miles
  • 2008 – 29,176 miles
  • 2007 – 28,369 miles
  • 2006 – 25,785 miles
  • 2005 – 22,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail31,172 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail31,172 miles (+458)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,172 miles
    Test number
    679307952046
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass30,714 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    341387610276
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  3. Pass30,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    304892129400
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Fail30,133 miles (+957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    881602329289
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass29,176 miles (+807)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,176 miles
    Test number
    854879118245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail28,369 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    100716337280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass28,369 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    340486837265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,785 miles (+3,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,785 miles
    Test number
    342899296156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass22,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    842704515226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about B15 HYV

Does B15 HYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B15 HYV expired on 23 Aug 2011, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B15 HYV?
The MOT on B15 HYV expired on 23 Aug 2011. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B15 HYV done?
B15 HYV was recorded at 31,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 405 miles a year.
Has B15 HYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B15 HYV has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on B15 HYV 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 B15 HYV find?
B15 HYV failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; horn not working, and 3 more.

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