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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y204 SBEMOT history

Y204 SBE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 114,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2021.

Y204 SBE 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 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,949 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 SBE was last recorded at 114,949 miles on 7 Nov 2021, 5,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,466 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,483 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,949 miles
  • 2020 – 109,466 miles
  • 2019 – 104,397 miles
  • 2018 – 100,677 miles
  • 2017 – 95,089 miles
  • 2016 – 88,805 miles
  • 2015 – 84,042 miles
  • 2014 – 78,054 miles
  • 2013 – 73,324 miles
  • 2012 – 69,019 miles
  • 2011 – 64,535 miles
  • 2010 – 58,596 miles
  • 2009 – 48,175 miles
  • 2008 – 37,214 miles
  • 2007 – 23,202 miles
  • 2006 – 19,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,949 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,949 miles (+5,483)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,949 miles
    Test number
    357404632497
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass109,466 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    255314767712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail109,446 miles (+5,049)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    136288368355
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    601530103894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Fail104,397 miles (+3,720)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    692771024242
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass100,677 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    196469112771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,613 miles (+5,524)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    583594639248
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    611563943295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail95,089 miles (+6,284)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    793711403311
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    143636151268
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail88,805 miles (+4,763)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    621682629891
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass84,042 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    739339025917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,039 miles (+5,985)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    548942612809
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass78,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,054 miles
    Test number
    406805914348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,054 miles (+4,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,054 miles
    Test number
    938055414364
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass73,324 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,324 miles
    Test number
    906021813325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    138715612354
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail69,019 miles (+4,484)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    389585012362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass64,535 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,535 miles
    Test number
    677038981270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    342829050454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,596 miles (+10,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,596 miles
    Test number
    663337650214
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass48,175 miles (+10,961)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,175 miles
    Test number
    220771979224
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside mirror tape repaired

  23. Pass37,214 miles (+14,012)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    220024578208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail23,202 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,202 miles
    Test number
    711264187159
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass23,202 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,202 miles
    Test number
    901314687157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,034 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,034 miles
    Test number
    730763757054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,500 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,500 miles
    Test number
    440315956061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,489 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,489 miles
    Test number
    434974456008
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y204 SBE

Does Y204 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y204 SBE expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y204 SBE?
The MOT on Y204 SBE expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y204 SBE done?
Y204 SBE was recorded at 114,949 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2021, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has Y204 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 SBE has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y204 SBE 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 Y204 SBE find?
Y204 SBE passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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