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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y215 JWCMOT history

Y215 JWC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2023.

Y215 JWC 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 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
134,141 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 JWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 JWC was last recorded at 134,141 miles on 24 Aug 2023, 9,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,396 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,745 miles
Average per year
4,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,141 miles
  • 2022 – 124,396 miles
  • 2021 – 123,287 miles
  • 2020 – 121,920 miles
  • 2019 – 119,355 miles
  • 2018 – 116,285 miles
  • 2017 – 107,920 miles
  • 2016 – 97,468 miles
  • 2015 – 90,101 miles
  • 2014 – 84,282 miles
  • 2013 – 80,249 miles
  • 2012 – 77,064 miles
  • 2011 – 73,581 miles
  • 2010 – 71,323 miles
  • 2009 – 67,053 miles
  • 2008 – 63,382 miles
  • 2007 – 55,549 miles
  • 2006 – 47,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,141 miles (+9,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,141 miles
    Test number
    886033042530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    313380278795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail124,396 miles (+1,109)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    832443959959
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,287 miles (+1,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,287 miles
    Test number
    513585152090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,920 miles
    Test number
    237457104377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail121,917 miles (+2,562)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,917 miles
    Test number
    470772486511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,355 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    119,355 miles
    Test number
    506864667181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass116,285 miles (+8,365)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,285 miles
    Test number
    669091102738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass107,920 miles (+10,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    107,920 miles
    Test number
    339743230288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing but still clearing the windscreen effectively

  10. Pass97,468 miles (+7,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,468 miles
    Test number
    166225062262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass90,101 miles (+5,819)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    628187905183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,282 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    705240534189
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside front drum stick/rack worn slight play

  13. Pass84,282 miles (+4,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    929930934187
    • NoteOffside front drum stick/rack worn slight play

  14. Pass80,249 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    666250093199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  15. Fail80,249 miles (+3,185)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    138456183159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass77,064 miles (+3,483)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    138085672024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure
    • NoteSlight low effort on o/s handbrake

  17. Pass73,581 miles (+2,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,581 miles
    Test number
    117709561054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHandbrake reserve travel on limit

  18. Pass71,323 miles (+4,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    904893340048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass67,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    624011079022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,050 miles (+3,668)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    131831179084
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass63,382 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,382 miles
    Test number
    522773358042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,549 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,549 miles
    Test number
    204239917003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,635 miles
    Test number
    160410426064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 JWC

Does Y215 JWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 JWC expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 JWC?
The MOT on Y215 JWC expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 JWC done?
Y215 JWC was recorded at 134,141 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2023, an average of 4,918 miles a year.
Has Y215 JWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 JWC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y215 JWC 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 Y215 JWC find?
Y215 JWC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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