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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y19 HAMMOT history

Y19 HAM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

Y19 HAM silver 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 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
184,409 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y19 HAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y19 HAM was last recorded at 184,409 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 5,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,261 miles · 24 May 2021
Between the last two tests
5,148 miles
Average per year
7,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,409 miles
  • 2021 – 179,261 miles
  • 2020 – 169,662 miles
  • 2017 – 163,248 miles
  • 2016 – 155,604 miles
  • 2015 – 147,563 miles
  • 2014 – 136,357 miles
  • 2013 – 134,722 miles
  • 2012 – 131,433 miles
  • 2011 – 115,971 miles
  • 2009 – 95,748 miles
  • 2008 – 87,478 miles
  • 2007 – 72,573 miles
  • 2006 – 56,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,409 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,409 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,409 miles
    Test number
    368153277875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL/ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,261 miles (+9,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    179,261 miles
    Test number
    860142576865
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,662 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    169,662 miles
    Test number
    729124319794
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,662 miles (+6,414)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,662 miles
    Test number
    719907421327
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,248 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    163,248 miles
    Test number
    901320772104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (TIE-ROD) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (FRONT TO REAR) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR

  6. Fail163,248 miles (+7,644)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,248 miles
    Test number
    315125415272
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (TIE-ROD) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (FRONT TO REAR) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY POOR

  7. Pass155,604 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    754640102966
    • Advisory2 X REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail155,604 miles (+8,041)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    872931572716
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Advisory2 X REAR WHEELS SLIGHTLY BINDING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass147,563 miles (+11,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,563 miles
    Test number
    405950015232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass136,357 miles (+23)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    826650814202
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise washer missing offside front strut retaining nut

  11. Fail136,334 miles (+1,612)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,334 miles
    Test number
    386449104221
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise offside rear brake pad warning wire loose
    • NoteAdvise washer missing offside front strut retaining nut

  12. Pass134,722 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,722 miles
    Test number
    705752133041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail134,713 miles (+3,280)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,713 miles
    Test number
    259179923052
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass131,433 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    785520932032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail131,433 miles (+15,462)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    336006022039
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass115,971 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    326909711040
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNon standard wheels and tyres fitted
    • NotePoor tone from horn
    • NoteUndershield insecure

  17. Fail115,971 miles (+20,223)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    388198411036
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNon standard wheels and tyres fitted
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut to sidewall
    • NotePoor tone from horn
    • NoteUndershield insecure

  18. Pass95,748 miles (+8,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,748 miles
    Test number
    183230659252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    282683958254
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail87,478 miles (+14,905)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    382613558265
    • DangerousFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass72,573 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    913150357169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight hand brake travel

  22. Fail72,573 miles (+15,790)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    290889947138
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlighrt hand brake travel

  23. Pass56,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    282831446028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,783 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,783 miles
    Test number
    764481346087
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y19 HAM

Does Y19 HAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y19 HAM expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y19 HAM?
The MOT on Y19 HAM expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y19 HAM done?
Y19 HAM was recorded at 184,409 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,667 miles a year.
Has Y19 HAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y19 HAM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on Y19 HAM 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 Y19 HAM find?
Y19 HAM passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/arch; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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