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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P54 PYYMOT history

P54 PYY is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.

P54 PYY red 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 20 Apr 2023
Mileage
112,356 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P54 PYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P54 PYY was last recorded at 112,356 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,237 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
2,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,356 miles
  • 2021 – 112,237 miles
  • 2019 – 110,839 miles
  • 2016 – 104,124 miles
  • 2015 – 97,723 miles
  • 2014 – 92,478 miles
  • 2013 – 86,616 miles
  • 2012 – 79,333 miles
  • 2010 – 79,200 miles
  • 2009 – 79,182 miles
  • 2008 – 78,718 miles
  • 2006 – 77,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,356 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    409352699887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,356 miles (+119)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,356 miles
    Test number
    780444758281
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,237 miles (+1,398)2 dangerous19 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,237 miles
    Test number
    792358742216
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel slight play at column

  4. Pass110,839 miles (+6,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,839 miles
    Test number
    531639031229
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,124 miles (+6,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    246598815110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

  6. Pass97,723 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    776062135162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,478 miles (+5,862)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,478 miles
    Test number
    619018034105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  8. Pass86,616 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    416054453125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,333 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,333 miles
    Test number
    949870762178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,306 miles (+106)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,306 miles
    Test number
    176994222110
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass79,200 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    79,200 miles
    Test number
    791893250251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,182 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    672696909219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,718 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,718 miles
    Test number
    792141468154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,818 miles
    Test number
    891587076272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P54 PYY

Does P54 PYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P54 PYY expired on 20 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P54 PYY?
The MOT on P54 PYY expired on 20 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P54 PYY done?
P54 PYY was recorded at 112,356 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 2,222 miles a year.
Has P54 PYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P54 PYY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P54 PYY 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 P54 PYY find?
P54 PYY passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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