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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y231 NBLMOT history

Y231 NBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

Y231 NBL 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 30 May 2024
Mileage
128,761 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 NBL was last recorded at 128,761 miles on 31 May 2023, 7,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,967 miles · 15 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
7,794 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,761 miles
  • 2021 – 120,967 miles
  • 2020 – 112,688 miles
  • 2019 – 105,070 miles
  • 2018 – 99,133 miles
  • 2017 – 95,017 miles
  • 2016 – 90,713 miles
  • 2015 – 87,123 miles
  • 2014 – 83,783 miles
  • 2013 – 79,697 miles
  • 2012 – 74,886 miles
  • 2011 – 70,363 miles
  • 2010 – 66,354 miles
  • 2009 – 61,839 miles
  • 2008 – 57,182 miles
  • 2007 – 52,030 miles
  • 2006 – 46,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,761 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light lens cover missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,761 miles (+7,794)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,761 miles
    Test number
    642420722234
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass120,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,967 miles
    Test number
    331068771426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

  3. Fail120,966 miles (+8,278)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,966 miles
    Test number
    993305852899
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

  4. Pass112,688 miles (+7,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    119114884959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,070 miles (+5,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    346914874884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass99,133 miles (+4,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    965158481731
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass95,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    727907250021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail95,017 miles (+4,304)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,017 miles
    Test number
    271372345154
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass90,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    193344875327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,713 miles (+3,590)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    983263349153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass87,123 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,123 miles
    Test number
    945521675194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,783 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    116103394150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Fail83,783 miles (+4,086)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    127593794128
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass79,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,697 miles
    Test number
    657259773173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,697 miles (+4,811)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,697 miles
    Test number
    396467973127
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass74,886 miles (+4,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    129949982186
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass70,363 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    608182671188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,354 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    701140080168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,839 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    244588589131
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass61,839 miles (+4,657)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    293438889150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres perished
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass57,182 miles (+5,152)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    641459558115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,030 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    821223367109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass46,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    734749656144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,611 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    344248956173
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y231 NBL

Does Y231 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 NBL expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 NBL?
The MOT on Y231 NBL expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 NBL done?
Y231 NBL was recorded at 128,761 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has Y231 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 NBL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y231 NBL 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 Y231 NBL find?
Y231 NBL passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear reverse light lens cover missing, and 1 more.

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