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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

J66 YTSMOT history

J66 YTS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

J66 YTS grey 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 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
163,714 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 YTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 YTS was last recorded at 163,714 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 6,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,569 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,145 miles
Average per year
9,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,714 miles
  • 2021 – 157,569 miles
  • 2020 – 149,162 miles
  • 2019 – 142,509 miles
  • 2018 – 133,709 miles
  • 2017 – 127,541 miles
  • 2016 – 122,112 miles
  • 2015 – 113,448 miles
  • 2014 – 104,145 miles
  • 2013 – 92,039 miles
  • 2012 – 81,149 miles
  • 2011 – 70,042 miles
  • 2010 – 60,772 miles
  • 2009 – 52,924 miles
  • 2008 – 41,008 miles
  • 2007 – 26,690 miles
  • 2006 – 12,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,714 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front service brakes slight imbalance - nearside lower effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,714 miles (+6,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,714 miles
    Test number
    521443392245
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,569 miles
    Test number
    648806948425
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail157,569 miles (+8,407)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,569 miles
    Test number
    660583525785
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    139404107843
    • AdvisoryFront service brakes slight imbalance - nearside lower effort

  5. Fail149,162 miles (+6,653)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    222056786637
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall small cut / damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / slight damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront service brakes slight imbalance - nearside lower effort
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just pass 17% - nearside park brake poor / low effort

  6. Pass142,509 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,509 miles
    Test number
    526450317319
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail142,481 miles (+8,772)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,481 miles
    Test number
    646361653606
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lead not attached to brake pad n/s /f

  8. Pass133,709 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    347075993346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,641 miles (+6,100)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,641 miles
    Test number
    423398220641
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,541 miles (+5,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    450682087776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass122,112 miles (+8,664)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    558528224241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,448 miles (+9,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    259178515645
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass104,145 miles (+12,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    104,145 miles
    Test number
    209107094244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,039 miles (+10,890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    717288293232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,149 miles (+11,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,149 miles
    Test number
    618516292291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,042 miles (+9,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    365394991243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail60,772 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    211994190255
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass60,772 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,772 miles
    Test number
    972204690223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,924 miles (+11,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    910744799255
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    562676898296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail41,008 miles (+14,318)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    623726498209
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,690 miles (+13,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,690 miles
    Test number
    424299197274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass12,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,930 miles
    Test number
    472089396299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 YTS

Does J66 YTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J66 YTS expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J66 YTS?
The MOT on J66 YTS expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J66 YTS done?
J66 YTS was recorded at 163,714 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 9,244 miles a year.
Has J66 YTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 YTS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on J66 YTS 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 J66 YTS find?
J66 YTS passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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