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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y232 FEFMOT history

Y232 FEF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

Y232 FEF black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
148,286 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 FEF
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 FEF was last recorded at 148,286 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 4,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,298 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,988 miles
Average per year
4,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,286 miles
  • 2021 – 143,298 miles
  • 2019 – 141,861 miles
  • 2018 – 139,811 miles
  • 2017 – 137,060 miles
  • 2016 – 132,222 miles
  • 2015 – 124,941 miles
  • 2014 – 115,284 miles
  • 2013 – 105,417 miles
  • 2012 – 93,642 miles
  • 2011 – 92,796 miles
  • 2010 – 88,616 miles
  • 2009 – 86,465 miles
  • 2008 – 83,810 miles
  • 2007 – 81,581 miles
  • 2006 – 77,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,286 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,286 miles
    Test number
    576479261719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,298 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    143,298 miles
    Test number
    934648548900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,861 miles (+58)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    648993791239
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail141,803 miles (+1,992)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    895999698516
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,811 miles (+1)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    416142001443
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,810 miles (+2,750)1 dangerous4 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,810 miles
    Test number
    864955841826
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    915012441946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail137,060 miles (+4,838)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,060 miles
    Test number
    441295997697
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass132,222 miles (+7,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,222 miles
    Test number
    401891097250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  10. Pass124,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    729224805119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail124,941 miles (+9,657)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,941 miles
    Test number
    679999095074
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,284 miles (+9,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    469851204128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass105,417 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,417 miles
    Test number
    739207913065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail105,412 miles (+11,770)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,412 miles
    Test number
    185925413075
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass93,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    169473012483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,642 miles (+846)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    889272812049
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass92,796 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    92,796 miles
    Test number
    796939811391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,616 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    431309810379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Fail88,616 miles (+2,151)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,616 miles
    Test number
    573969510395
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass86,465 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    341647319338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,810 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    780808418381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,581 miles (+4,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,581 miles
    Test number
    292720827311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass77,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    160712286265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 FEF

Does Y232 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 FEF expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 FEF?
The MOT on Y232 FEF expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 FEF done?
Y232 FEF was recorded at 148,286 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 4,638 miles a year.
Has Y232 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 FEF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y232 FEF 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 Y232 FEF find?
Y232 FEF passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2.

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