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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y233 DMGMOT history

Y233 DMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 78,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2021.

Y233 DMG 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 Nov 2022
Mileage
78,889 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 DMG
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 DMG was last recorded at 78,889 miles on 1 Dec 2021, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,160 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 78,889 miles
  • 2020 – 78,160 miles
  • 2019 – 77,000 miles
  • 2018 – 76,229 miles
  • 2017 – 74,174 miles
  • 2016 – 72,426 miles
  • 2015 – 71,431 miles
  • 2013 – 67,777 miles
  • 2012 – 67,762 miles
  • 2010 – 63,811 miles
  • 2008 – 58,215 miles
  • 2007 – 43,739 miles
  • 2006 – 35,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Metal object stuck in tyre treads
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryWasher jets could benefit from adjustment

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,889 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,889 miles
    Test number
    865236333555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Metal object stuck in tyre treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets could benefit from adjustment

  2. Fail78,889 miles (+729)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,889 miles
    Test number
    249261792327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Head lamp too low as part of the adjuster is missing. Advise locking this adjusted as a long term fix (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre staring to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Metal object stuck in tyre treads
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher jets could benefit from adjustment

  3. Pass78,160 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    454318472606
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  4. Fail78,160 miles (+1,160)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,160 miles
    Test number
    976152669625
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  5. Pass77,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    982946424549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail77,000 miles (+771)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    271588013634
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass76,229 miles (+2,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,229 miles
    Test number
    367475073134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryWASHERS ONLY JUST MEET REQUIREMENTS

  8. Pass74,174 miles (+1,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,174 miles
    Test number
    339450323271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass72,426 miles (+3)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,426 miles
    Test number
    546917516185
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail72,423 miles (+992)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    367956842253
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEml showing

  11. Pass71,431 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    455072085136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracked
    • NoteObd mil on

  12. Fail71,431 miles (+3,654)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    547835275130
    • DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly cracked
    • NoteObd mil on

  13. Pass67,777 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,777 miles
    Test number
    128786893093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,762 miles (+3,951)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    689146222235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEML light on

  15. Pass63,811 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,811 miles
    Test number
    421003880066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,215 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    314002418313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,199 miles (+14,460)1 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    172530798147
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,739 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,739 miles
    Test number
    192898487404
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  19. Pass43,739 miles (+8,320)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,739 miles
    Test number
    982938687002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  20. Pass35,419 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    120299076039
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 3mm DEPTH

Questions about Y233 DMG

Does Y233 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y233 DMG expired on 30 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y233 DMG?
The MOT on Y233 DMG expired on 30 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y233 DMG done?
Y233 DMG was recorded at 78,889 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2021, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has Y233 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 DMG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y233 DMG 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 Y233 DMG find?
Y233 DMG passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 75% worn; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre staring to perish; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wear indicators, and 3 more.

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