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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y237 FEFMOT history

Y237 FEF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

Y237 FEF silver 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 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
122,022 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 FEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y237 FEF was last recorded at 122,022 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,480 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
4,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,022 miles
  • 2023 – 121,480 miles
  • 2022 – 120,618 miles
  • 2021 – 119,959 miles
  • 2020 – 118,756 miles
  • 2019 – 117,665 miles
  • 2018 – 115,197 miles
  • 2017 – 113,708 miles
  • 2016 – 108,990 miles
  • 2015 – 107,205 miles
  • 2014 – 104,156 miles
  • 2013 – 97,132 miles
  • 2012 – 88,779 miles
  • 2011 – 84,485 miles
  • 2010 – 77,248 miles
  • 2009 – 68,356 miles
  • 2008 – 61,682 miles
  • 2007 – 53,270 miles
  • 2006 – 46,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,022 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    245724910071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass121,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,480 miles
    Test number
    973854590820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,480 miles (+862)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,480 miles
    Test number
    349320197729
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass120,618 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,618 miles
    Test number
    276210235356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,959 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    446756051585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,756 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,756 miles
    Test number
    702711785488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,665 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,665 miles
    Test number
    395855399709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    273086197692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,197 miles (+1,489)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    191846087101
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,708 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,708 miles
    Test number
    717839328235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass108,990 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    326446899474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,205 miles (+3,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    495600775188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass104,156 miles (+7,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,156 miles
    Test number
    756338924124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,132 miles (+8,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    626028133133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail88,779 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    138056872020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,779 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,779 miles
    Test number
    989086772008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass84,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    479637331117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,485 miles (+7,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,485 miles
    Test number
    735767331192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass77,248 miles (+8,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    900173550143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass68,356 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    294978629444
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass61,682 miles (+8,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    123504538159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,270 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    542728207139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,049 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    250243536406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass46,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    333923136146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 FEF

Does Y237 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 FEF expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 FEF?
The MOT on Y237 FEF expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 FEF done?
Y237 FEF was recorded at 122,022 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 4,093 miles a year.
Has Y237 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 FEF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y237 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 Y237 FEF find?
Y237 FEF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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