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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

W651 PBYMOT history

W651 PBY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2023.

W651 PBY green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2024
Mileage
181,759 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 PBY was last recorded at 181,759 miles on 28 Apr 2023, 9,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,367 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,392 miles
Average per year
8,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,759 miles
  • 2022 – 172,367 miles
  • 2021 – 161,543 miles
  • 2020 – 157,183 miles
  • 2019 – 145,147 miles
  • 2018 – 134,623 miles
  • 2017 – 126,263 miles
  • 2016 – 120,033 miles
  • 2015 – 115,607 miles
  • 2014 – 105,972 miles
  • 2013 – 95,714 miles
  • 2012 – 87,237 miles
  • 2011 – 81,023 miles
  • 2010 – 72,363 miles
  • 2009 – 64,089 miles
  • 2008 – 56,466 miles
  • 2007 – 48,808 miles
  • 2006 – 42,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,759 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front roadwheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,759 miles (+9,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    181,759 miles
    Test number
    255035627706
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass172,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    172,367 miles
    Test number
    279627619492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,367 miles (+10,824)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,367 miles
    Test number
    181431532589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,543 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,543 miles
    Test number
    924938319123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,541 miles (+4,358)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,541 miles
    Test number
    880343540719
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass157,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,183 miles
    Test number
    914323251143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail157,183 miles (+12,036)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,183 miles
    Test number
    744483627656
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass145,147 miles (+10,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,147 miles
    Test number
    471049685187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front registration plate slightly dama ged
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear in offside steering tie rod end

  9. Pass134,623 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    134,623 miles
    Test number
    292300733203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear in offside tie rod end

  10. Fail134,623 miles (+8,360)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,623 miles
    Test number
    457594909125
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear in offside tie rod end

  11. Pass126,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,263 miles
    Test number
    847972127319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,263 miles (+6,230)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,263 miles
    Test number
    192019948186
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass120,033 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    897047276525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front roadwheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge

  14. Fail120,032 miles (+4,425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,032 miles
    Test number
    549640273086
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front roadwheel damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass115,607 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    529966815289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail115,607 miles (+9,635)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    385366915417
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass105,972 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    598796114200
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild-seat fitted to nearside rear, seat/belt not tested
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management warning light illuminated
    • NoteOil leak ADVANCED
    • NoteUneven wear to offside front tyre

  18. Fail105,972 miles (+10,258)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,972 miles
    Test number
    547666804204
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild-seat fitted to nearside rear, seat/belt not tested
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management warning light illuminated
    • NoteOil leak ADVANCED
    • NoteUneven wear to offside front tyre

  19. Pass95,714 miles (+8,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,714 miles
    Test number
    418895503296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,237 miles (+6,214)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,237 miles
    Test number
    515282092183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEML and oil level lights on
    • NoteDrivers window not working

  21. Pass81,023 miles (+8,660)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,023 miles
    Test number
    159386831147
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management lamp warning illunminated, this may not pass future mot's

  22. Pass72,363 miles (+8,274)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    883043510158
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  23. Pass64,089 miles (+7,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    881925029152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED

  24. Pass56,466 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,466 miles
    Test number
    184055738140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  25. Fail56,442 miles (+7,634)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    283404538160
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  26. Pass48,808 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    311681127141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,684 miles
    Test number
    702779026154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W651 PBY

Does W651 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W651 PBY expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W651 PBY?
The MOT on W651 PBY expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W651 PBY done?
W651 PBY was recorded at 181,759 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2023, an average of 8,196 miles a year.
Has W651 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 PBY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on W651 PBY 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 W651 PBY find?
W651 PBY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted slight damage, and 2 more.

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