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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y13 FFSMOT history

Y13 FFS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

Y13 FFS blue 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 Dec 2022
Mileage
135,871 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 FFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y13 FFS was last recorded at 135,871 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 5,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,460 miles · 21 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
5,411 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,871 miles
  • 2021 – 130,460 miles
  • 2020 – 123,600 miles
  • 2019 – 119,850 miles
  • 2018 – 112,947 miles
  • 2017 – 109,189 miles
  • 2016 – 103,973 miles
  • 2015 – 99,449 miles
  • 2014 – 94,210 miles
  • 2013 – 90,783 miles
  • 2012 – 86,373 miles
  • 2011 – 80,007 miles
  • 2010 – 71,964 miles
  • 2009 – 65,181 miles
  • 2008 – 59,694 miles
  • 2007 – 54,336 miles
  • 2006 – 48,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,871 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.8mm and badly perished with inner wear ( advise to replace ASAP ) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm and badly perished with inner wear ( advise to replace ASAP ) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,871 miles (+5,411)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,871 miles
    Test number
    201900742843
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.8mm and badly perished with inner wear ( advise to replace ASAP ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm and badly perished with inner wear ( advise to replace ASAP ) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,460 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,460 miles
    Test number
    213433228031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail130,456 miles (+6,856)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    991430628053
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass123,600 miles (+3,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,600 miles
    Test number
    338568451395
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted/ubcc

  5. Pass119,850 miles (+6,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    414912916407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,947 miles (+105)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    795441213873
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Fail112,842 miles (+3,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    787171289097
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,189 miles
    Test number
    176781428813
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail109,171 miles (+5,198)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    388813748244
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass103,973 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,973 miles
    Test number
    325743672474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail103,969 miles (+4,520)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    643004954324
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass99,449 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    288489435245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass97,009 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,009 miles
    Test number
    676490435048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,210 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,210 miles
    Test number
    655244124025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,783 miles (+4,410)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    487389343070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust bracket deteriated, system still adequately supported
    • NoteTyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass86,373 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    439098442090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    657659961099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail80,007 miles (+8,043)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    659829961096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass71,964 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,964 miles
    Test number
    443284660021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,181 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,181 miles
    Test number
    122128979410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail65,171 miles (+5,477)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,171 miles
    Test number
    430787379095
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,694 miles (+5,358)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,694 miles
    Test number
    491967388023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing thin

  23. Pass54,336 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    143439687085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,510 miles
    Test number
    633610996021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 FFS

Does Y13 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y13 FFS expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y13 FFS?
The MOT on Y13 FFS expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y13 FFS done?
Y13 FFS was recorded at 135,871 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has Y13 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 FFS has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y13 FFS 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 Y13 FFS find?
Y13 FFS failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; nearside front road wheel fixing missing, and 11 more.

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