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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y212 SLBMOT history

Y212 SLB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

Y212 SLB black 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 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
132,107 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 SLB was last recorded at 132,107 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,905 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
4,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,107 miles
  • 2021 – 131,905 miles
  • 2018 – 131,839 miles
  • 2017 – 127,915 miles
  • 2016 – 123,627 miles
  • 2015 – 119,881 miles
  • 2014 – 114,989 miles
  • 2013 – 109,399 miles
  • 2012 – 103,494 miles
  • 2011 – 97,297 miles
  • 2010 – 90,302 miles
  • 2008 – 81,530 miles
  • 2007 – 74,307 miles
  • 2006 – 65,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,107 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKERS AND TOP MOUNTS DETERIORATED .SHAFTS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,107 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    491277274137
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass131,905 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,905 miles
    Test number
    325945225140
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass131,839 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,839 miles
    Test number
    383578336345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,522 miles (+3,607)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    633585850320
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leaking (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' windscreen cracked in eye line (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass127,915 miles (+4,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    972714690487
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bushes both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise w/screen cracked but not effecting drivers view

  6. Pass123,627 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    862397635409
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKERS AND TOP MOUNTS DETERIORATED .SHAFTS CORRODED (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS DETERIORATED (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail123,617 miles (+3,736)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    265254748919
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR SUPPORT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded REAR AND FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKERS AND TOP MOUNTS DETERIORATED .SHAFTS CORRODED (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded REAR SPRINGS DETERIORATED (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass119,881 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    119,881 miles
    Test number
    926897435023
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Fail119,870 miles (+4,881)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,870 miles
    Test number
    878643235026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass114,989 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,989 miles
    Test number
    437829124002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,984 miles (+5,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    705938924065
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,399 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    896279923018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,389 miles (+5,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    757488123081
    • FailureOffside Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass103,494 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    956493222020
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    377636621021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,297 miles (+6,995)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    749415121000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    853838920064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,302 miles (+8,772)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    764867420022
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass81,530 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    763932418359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail81,530 miles (+7,223)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    321262118330
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass74,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    441756917428
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail74,307 miles (+8,432)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,307 miles
    Test number
    721476017315
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass65,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    912029716373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,875 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    164328016359
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y212 SLB

Does Y212 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 SLB expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 SLB?
The MOT on Y212 SLB expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 SLB done?
Y212 SLB was recorded at 132,107 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,056 miles a year.
Has Y212 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 SLB has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y212 SLB 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 Y212 SLB find?
Y212 SLB passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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