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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

L21 YYDMOT history

L21 YYD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

L21 YYD silver 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 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
125,120 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 YYD was last recorded at 125,120 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,106 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,120 miles
  • 2021 – 119,657 miles
  • 2020 – 116,168 miles
  • 2017 – 115,394 miles
  • 2016 – 114,776 miles
  • 2015 – 106,199 miles
  • 2014 – 100,948 miles
  • 2013 – 96,030 miles
  • 2012 – 90,140 miles
  • 2011 – 85,523 miles
  • 2010 – 78,540 miles
  • 2009 – 72,626 miles
  • 2008 – 68,597 miles
  • 2007 – 62,053 miles
  • 2006 – 55,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,120 miles
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,120 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,120 miles
    Test number
    781779254152
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail125,106 miles (+5,449)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,106 miles
    Test number
    106779463173
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass119,657 miles (+3,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,657 miles
    Test number
    732805856345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked but not obscuring drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,168 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    761680199988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has crack outside drivers view

  5. Pass115,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    308540536181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside scratches

  6. Fail115,394 miles (+618)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    291252292754
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion floor pan
    • AdvisoryOffside scratches

  7. Pass114,776 miles (+8,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,776 miles
    Test number
    640615837521
    • 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)

  8. Fail106,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    425419165096
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass106,199 miles (+5,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,199 miles
    Test number
    688359965092
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass100,948 miles (+4,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,948 miles
    Test number
    655251494030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass96,030 miles (+5,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,030 miles
    Test number
    209393373038
    • 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)

  12. Pass90,140 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,140 miles
    Test number
    296151952026
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash

  13. Fail90,119 miles (+4,596)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    469069442075
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash

  14. Pass85,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    298883831079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail85,523 miles (+6,983)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,523 miles
    Test number
    569163631086
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    162218110099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,540 miles (+5,914)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,540 miles
    Test number
    663328910004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass72,626 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,626 miles
    Test number
    341822129097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,597 miles (+6,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    68,597 miles
    Test number
    590743228046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  20. Pass62,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    491953027068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,053 miles (+6,496)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,053 miles
    Test number
    990102127009
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass55,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    540584606024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 YYD

Does L21 YYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 YYD expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 YYD?
The MOT on L21 YYD expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 YYD done?
L21 YYD was recorded at 125,120 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has L21 YYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YYD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 YYD 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 L21 YYD find?
L21 YYD passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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