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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

L40 YHNMOT history

L40 YHN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 24,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

L40 YHN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
24,365 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YHN was last recorded at 24,365 miles on 10 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,365 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 24,365 miles
  • 2011 – 19,991 miles
  • 2009 – 19,153 miles
  • 2008 – 17,473 miles
  • 2007 – 16,074 miles
  • 2006 – 14,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,365 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    819558897042
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail24,365 miles (+4,374)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,365 miles
    Test number
    729534542050
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass19,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    856338701209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail19,991 miles (+838)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    507248701271
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  5. Pass19,153 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,153 miles
    Test number
    901050439005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail19,152 miles (+1,679)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,152 miles
    Test number
    521669529030
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  7. Pass17,473 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,473 miles
    Test number
    134480138006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,074 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,074 miles
    Test number
    401295627026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,030 miles
    Test number
    121583326423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YHN

Does L40 YHN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 YHN expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 YHN?
The MOT on L40 YHN expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 YHN done?
L40 YHN was recorded at 24,365 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 634 miles a year.
Has L40 YHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YHN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 YHN 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 L40 YHN find?
L40 YHN passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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