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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

Y15 BLUMOT history

Y15 BLU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

Y15 BLU 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 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
171,130 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 BLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 BLU was last recorded at 171,130 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 7,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2018: 132,492 miles, lower than 136,155 miles on 31 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,799 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,331 miles
Average per year
9,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,130 miles
  • 2021 – 163,799 miles
  • 2020 – 158,725 miles
  • 2019 – 151,916 miles
  • 2018 – 132,492 miles
  • 2017 – 136,155 miles
  • 2016 – 129,437 miles
  • 2014 – 119,592 miles
  • 2013 – 107,896 miles
  • 2012 – 76,977 miles
  • 2010 – 64,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,130 miles
  • AdvisoryFront oil leak
  • 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 2020

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, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop is broken and shocker cover is insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,130 miles (+7,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,130 miles
    Test number
    315459532687
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • 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))

  2. Pass163,799 miles (+5,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,799 miles
    Test number
    109365081928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass158,725 miles (+6,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,725 miles
    Test number
    889390581056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,916 miles (+19,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    151,916 miles
    Test number
    213317504677
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass132,492 miles (-3,663)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    962832152749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,155 miles
    Test number
    377135612904
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail136,155 miles (+6,718)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,155 miles
    Test number
    562264407262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass129,437 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,437 miles
    Test number
    875606795050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop is broken and shocker cover is insecure.

  9. Fail129,250 miles (+9,658)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    254449447906
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop is broken and shocker cover is insecure.

  10. Pass119,592 miles (+11,696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,592 miles
    Test number
    818823754330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,896 miles (+15,727)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    457061663442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,169 miles (+15,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,169 miles
    Test number
    965310913009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass76,977 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    286847012091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak?
    • NoteVehicle overdue brake fliud change and inspection indicated on the dash

  14. Fail76,977 miles (+12,429)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,977 miles
    Test number
    985897612067
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak?
    • NoteVehicle overdue brake fliud change and inspection indicated on the dash

  15. Pass64,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,548 miles
    Test number
    361315350377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,548 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,548 miles
    Test number
    330015850397
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Questions about Y15 BLU

Does Y15 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 BLU expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 BLU?
The MOT on Y15 BLU expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 BLU done?
Y15 BLU was recorded at 171,130 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 9,648 miles a year.
Has Y15 BLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 BLU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on Y15 BLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y15 BLU find?
Y15 BLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: front oil leak; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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