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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

X785 YSFMOT history

X785 YSF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2022.

X785 YSF green 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 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
177,213 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 YSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 YSF was last recorded at 177,213 miles on 6 Jan 2022, 7,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,702 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,511 miles
Average per year
7,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,213 miles
  • 2021 – 169,702 miles
  • 2020 – 162,847 miles
  • 2019 – 154,900 miles
  • 2018 – 149,201 miles
  • 2017 – 136,932 miles
  • 2016 – 122,925 miles
  • 2015 – 112,421 miles
  • 2014 – 112,217 miles
  • 2013 – 102,402 miles
  • 2012 – 89,306 miles
  • 2011 – 82,999 miles
  • 2009 – 77,704 miles
  • 2008 – 74,247 miles
  • 2007 – 67,466 miles
  • 2006 – 62,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,213 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,213 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,213 miles
    Test number
    318575233391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,702 miles (+6,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,702 miles
    Test number
    138809960499
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,847 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,847 miles
    Test number
    213362626546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail162,837 miles (+85)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,837 miles
    Test number
    575813754445
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail162,752 miles (+7,852)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,752 miles
    Test number
    335388133399
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by Indicator. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine OIL leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,900 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,900 miles
    Test number
    336398896063
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  7. Fail154,900 miles (+5,699)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,900 miles
    Test number
    342909479630
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc discoloured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  8. Pass149,201 miles (+12,269)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,201 miles
    Test number
    774098699988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,932 miles
    Test number
    489889381628
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light present on drivers dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f wing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  10. Fail136,932 miles (+14,007)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,932 miles
    Test number
    811153781320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s & o/s (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light present on drivers dash
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f wing
    • AdvisoryN/s/f windscreen washer jet partially blocked

  11. Pass122,925 miles (+10,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    560683298746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass112,421 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,421 miles
    Test number
    448555715084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,217 miles (+9,207)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    198492154348
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass103,010 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    103,010 miles
    Test number
    555511514080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,402 miles (+6,615)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    365031363336
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,787 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    617118213039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,306 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    247698222073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,999 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,999 miles
    Test number
    927902731068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,704 miles (+3,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    621108429308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    692582538392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,247 miles (+2,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    741282638360
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass71,790 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,790 miles
    Test number
    960483368074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass67,466 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    160720057044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    982435066005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X785 YSF

Does X785 YSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X785 YSF expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X785 YSF?
The MOT on X785 YSF expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X785 YSF done?
X785 YSF was recorded at 177,213 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2022, an average of 7,214 miles a year.
Has X785 YSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 YSF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X785 YSF 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 X785 YSF find?
X785 YSF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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