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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y213 BGNMOT history

Y213 BGN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2023.

Y213 BGN 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 21 Jun 2024
Mileage
83,069 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y213 BGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y213 BGN was last recorded at 83,069 miles on 20 Jun 2023, 6,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,452 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,617 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,069 miles
  • 2022 – 76,452 miles
  • 2021 – 71,471 miles
  • 2020 – 68,129 miles
  • 2019 – 65,382 miles
  • 2018 – 63,125 miles
  • 2017 – 60,581 miles
  • 2016 – 57,593 miles
  • 2015 – 53,463 miles
  • 2014 – 50,343 miles
  • 2013 – 47,212 miles
  • 2012 – 44,234 miles
  • 2011 – 40,451 miles
  • 2010 – 37,534 miles
  • 2009 – 34,198 miles
  • 2008 – 30,862 miles
  • 2007 – 27,737 miles
  • 2006 – 23,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,069 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,069 miles (+6,617)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    964076194460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,452 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    269530058141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail76,433 miles (+4,962)2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,433 miles
    Test number
    453772681562
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,471 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,471 miles
    Test number
    301277015983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    455734656049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged chunk missing, hit kerb, pothole.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45 ZR17 91Y
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45 ZR17 91Y

  6. Fail68,129 miles (+2,747)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    928058907583
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel damaged chunk missing, hit kerb, pothole.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45 ZR17 91Y
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged 225/45 ZR17 91Y

  7. Pass65,382 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,382 miles
    Test number
    400084999614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,125 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,125 miles
    Test number
    806350093691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    838986420091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Fail60,581 miles (+2,988)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    769290409134
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged 225/45ZR17 91Y
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass57,593 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    410090019813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,489 miles (+3,026)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    936381421317
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low effort

  13. Pass53,463 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    858722255110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    455444834111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,343 miles (+3,131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,343 miles
    Test number
    626884534116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass47,212 miles (+64)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    546346653167
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail47,148 miles (+2,914)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    268981053475
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass44,234 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,234 miles
    Test number
    696838352158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail44,158 miles (+3,707)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    868440152174
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass40,451 miles (+2,917)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,451 miles
    Test number
    228208541147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs lipped

  21. Pass37,534 miles (+3,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    400352740188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail34,198 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,198 miles
    Test number
    923557949126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass34,198 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,198 miles
    Test number
    993407749189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,862 miles (+3,125)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    950593548163
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass27,737 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,737 miles
    Test number
    181456957116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,944 miles
    Test number
    684060166177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y213 BGN

Does Y213 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y213 BGN expired on 21 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y213 BGN?
The MOT on Y213 BGN expired on 21 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y213 BGN done?
Y213 BGN was recorded at 83,069 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2023, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has Y213 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y213 BGN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y213 BGN 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 Y213 BGN find?
Y213 BGN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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