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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y15 SHEMOT history

Y15 SHE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

Y15 SHE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
72,355 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 SHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 SHE was last recorded at 72,355 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,060 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,295 miles
Average per year
2,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,355 miles
  • 2022 – 68,060 miles
  • 2020 – 67,684 miles
  • 2019 – 66,741 miles
  • 2018 – 64,894 miles
  • 2017 – 63,315 miles
  • 2016 – 61,638 miles
  • 2015 – 59,807 miles
  • 2014 – 57,869 miles
  • 2013 – 55,954 miles
  • 2012 – 53,549 miles
  • 2011 – 50,477 miles
  • 2010 – 45,327 miles
  • 2009 – 42,705 miles
  • 2008 – 39,503 miles
  • 2007 – 35,848 miles
  • 2006 – 28,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,355 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,355 miles (+4,295)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    432675123670
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,060 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    757784391221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,056 miles (+372)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,056 miles
    Test number
    734814814358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,684 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,684 miles
    Test number
    196916720247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Fail67,682 miles (+941)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,682 miles
    Test number
    219492323845
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Pass66,741 miles (+9)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,741 miles
    Test number
    404699847054
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail66,732 miles (+1,838)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,732 miles
    Test number
    687640587971
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass64,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    944384015327
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail64,894 miles (+1,579)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,894 miles
    Test number
    575312971378
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass63,315 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    452042062113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,638 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    422123344964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slightly rough/dry squeak when turned (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass59,807 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,807 miles
    Test number
    649224705247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,869 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    246142204292
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass57,869 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    987802804277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,954 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,954 miles
    Test number
    336729183156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,924 miles (+2,375)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,924 miles
    Test number
    487572083185
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass53,549 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,549 miles
    Test number
    497870902253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,477 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    238148901235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,327 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    554850300239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,705 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    314241819472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,503 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,503 miles
    Test number
    631922098105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,848 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    393957807465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    223297506219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 SHE

Does Y15 SHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y15 SHE expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y15 SHE?
The MOT on Y15 SHE expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y15 SHE done?
Y15 SHE was recorded at 72,355 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 2,432 miles a year.
Has Y15 SHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 SHE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y15 SHE 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 Y15 SHE find?
Y15 SHE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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