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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y217 RBLMOT history

Y217 RBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

Y217 RBL black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,308 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 RBL
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y217 RBL was last recorded at 127,308 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,307 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,308 miles
  • 2021 – 122,008 miles
  • 2020 – 117,771 miles
  • 2019 – 113,926 miles
  • 2018 – 107,851 miles
  • 2017 – 102,019 miles
  • 2016 – 94,781 miles
  • 2015 – 86,370 miles
  • 2014 – 78,993 miles
  • 2013 – 73,574 miles
  • 2012 – 69,102 miles
  • 2011 – 64,400 miles
  • 2010 – 58,715 miles
  • 2009 – 52,765 miles
  • 2008 – 49,248 miles
  • 2007 – 41,306 miles
  • 2006 – 35,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,308 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,308 miles
    Test number
    620845151590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail127,307 miles (+5,299)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,307 miles
    Test number
    276177920627
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,008 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,008 miles
    Test number
    520172526918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,007 miles (+4,236)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,007 miles
    Test number
    518007040287
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,771 miles (+3,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    755574255421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,926 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,926 miles
    Test number
    780852987758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail113,926 miles (+6,075)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,926 miles
    Test number
    802747731795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,851 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    793797576257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  9. Fail107,851 miles (+5,832)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,851 miles
    Test number
    143952659154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  10. Pass102,019 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,019 miles
    Test number
    259083750197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  11. Fail102,017 miles (+7,236)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,017 miles
    Test number
    262372227708
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass94,781 miles (+1,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    763006047216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass93,456 miles (+7,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,456 miles
    Test number
    694427387217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass86,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    758106825219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail86,370 miles (+7,377)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,370 miles
    Test number
    359375725293
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass78,993 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    147460234261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass73,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    648410993174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail73,574 miles (+4,472)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,574 miles
    Test number
    785650193138
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    466897282141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,102 miles (+4,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    605787782138
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,400 miles (+5,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    319536081176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,715 miles (+5,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,715 miles
    Test number
    632828750120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    470432449159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,765 miles (+3,517)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,765 miles
    Test number
    614962149110
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass49,248 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,248 miles
    Test number
    390343348199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,244 miles (+7,938)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    444352848189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass41,306 miles (+5,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    752274037153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    210569536135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 RBL

Does Y217 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 RBL expired on 13 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 RBL?
The MOT on Y217 RBL expired on 13 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 RBL done?
Y217 RBL was recorded at 127,308 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
Has Y217 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 RBL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y217 RBL 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 Y217 RBL find?
Y217 RBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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