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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

Y20 FWHMOT history

Y20 FWH is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

Y20 FWH 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 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
110,200 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 FWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 FWH was last recorded at 110,200 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,112 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
5,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,200 miles
  • 2023 – 100,161 miles
  • 2021 – 96,388 miles
  • 2020 – 93,582 miles
  • 2019 – 90,354 miles
  • 2018 – 88,700 miles
  • 2017 – 82,793 miles
  • 2016 – 79,804 miles
  • 2015 – 76,537 miles
  • 2014 – 73,283 miles
  • 2013 – 70,270 miles
  • 2012 – 58,792 miles
  • 2011 – 44,048 miles
  • 2010 – 30,367 miles
  • 2009 – 23,450 miles
  • 2008 – 20,961 miles
  • 2007 – 15,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,200 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Handbrake eff. only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,200 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    503027677652
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail110,112 miles (+9,951)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,112 miles
    Test number
    596597505852
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,161 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    485891890066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,062 miles (+3,674)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    304573818199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lock nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lock nuts loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,388 miles (+2,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    754720644348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass93,582 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    863083369501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail93,579 miles (+3,225)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    641136324578
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass90,354 miles (+1,654)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    550519210134
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 80% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex. (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass88,700 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,700 miles
    Test number
    372226873525
    • AdvisoryHandbrake eff. only just met
  10. Fail88,626 miles (+5,833)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    341286163534
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake eff. only just met
  11. Pass82,793 miles (+2,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    770234411812
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass79,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    195407061382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,804 miles (+3,267)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    344078938615
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass76,537 miles (+3,254)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,537 miles
    Test number
    948053085055
    • NoteEmissions to clean to redgister
  15. Pass73,283 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    927084864099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,270 miles (+11,478)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    697492393088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,792 miles (+14,744)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,792 miles
    Test number
    765477632166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,048 miles (+13,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,048 miles
    Test number
    228107441142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,367 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,367 miles
    Test number
    260428960429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,450 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,450 miles
    Test number
    274898369134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,961 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    20,961 miles
    Test number
    321115938236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,033 miles
    Test number
    222753837234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 FWH

Does Y20 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y20 FWH expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y20 FWH?
The MOT on Y20 FWH expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y20 FWH done?
Y20 FWH was recorded at 110,200 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 5,628 miles a year.
Has Y20 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 FWH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y20 FWH 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 Y20 FWH find?
Y20 FWH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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