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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y211 GUFMOT history

Y211 GUF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

Y211 GUF 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 16 Jan 2024
Mileage
92,157 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 GUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 GUF was last recorded at 92,157 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jan 2022: 92,120 miles, lower than 92,694 miles on 19 Dec 2020.

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
92,120 miles · 13 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,157 miles
  • 2022 – 92,120 miles
  • 2020 – 92,694 miles
  • 2019 – 92,518 miles
  • 2018 – 91,320 miles
  • 2017 – 90,250 miles
  • 2016 – 87,839 miles
  • 2015 – 86,654 miles
  • 2014 – 85,233 miles
  • 2013 – 82,035 miles
  • 2012 – 79,665 miles
  • 2011 – 75,666 miles
  • 2010 – 73,145 miles
  • 2009 – 70,614 miles
  • 2008 – 67,118 miles
  • 2007 – 61,117 miles
  • 2006 – 53,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,157 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,157 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,157 miles
    Test number
    739526802899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass92,120 miles (-574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    461939817587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake metal pipe corroded.

  3. Pass92,694 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    368331966847
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake metal pipe corroded.

  4. Pass92,518 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    725825286652
    • AdvisoryRear brake metal corroded.

  5. Pass91,320 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    565310227003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,250 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,250 miles
    Test number
    735004372982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,839 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    217066155504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,654 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    544276554453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,233 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    745139024386
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail85,233 miles (+3,198)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    969609524310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass82,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    649653333378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,035 miles (+2,370)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    307419823333
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  13. Pass79,665 miles (+3,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    445449922474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,666 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,666 miles
    Test number
    377523011243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    881748510286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,145 miles (+2,531)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    813388410226
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass70,614 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    741399719217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,609 miles (+3,491)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,609 miles
    Test number
    620907119269
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass67,118 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    553337598181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,003 miles (+5,886)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    531206788174
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play to n/s steering track rod

  21. Pass61,117 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,117 miles
    Test number
    223061687157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    850192786174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y211 GUF

Does Y211 GUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 GUF expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 GUF?
The MOT on Y211 GUF expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 GUF done?
Y211 GUF was recorded at 92,157 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 2,307 miles a year.
Has Y211 GUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 GUF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on Y211 GUF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y211 GUF find?
Y211 GUF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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