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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y239 BPLMOT history

Y239 BPL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

Y239 BPL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
124,454 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y239 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y239 BPL was last recorded at 124,454 miles on 15 May 2023, 837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,617 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
837 miles
Average per year
5,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,454 miles
  • 2022 – 117,171 miles
  • 2021 – 113,394 miles
  • 2019 – 108,388 miles
  • 2018 – 100,896 miles
  • 2017 – 99,829 miles
  • 2016 – 93,472 miles
  • 2015 – 86,086 miles
  • 2014 – 81,530 miles
  • 2013 – 76,074 miles
  • 2012 – 71,283 miles
  • 2011 – 66,193 miles
  • 2010 – 63,872 miles
  • 2009 – 57,033 miles
  • 2008 – 48,107 miles
  • 2007 – 41,965 miles
  • 2006 – 35,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail124,454 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp missing
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail124,454 miles (+837)4 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,454 miles
    Test number
    563260049414
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail123,617 miles (+6,446)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    941352145992
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot full
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,171 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,171 miles
    Test number
    359766596217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass113,394 miles (+5,006)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,394 miles
    Test number
    533250828411
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,388 miles (+2,338)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    526570828405
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,050 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    790276363061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  7. Pass100,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    467576328648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail100,896 miles (+1,067)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,896 miles
    Test number
    204589494630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass99,829 miles (+6,357)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,829 miles
    Test number
    789324224946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,472 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,472 miles
    Test number
    956614070587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,086 miles (+4,556)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    415071955085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn uneven
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass81,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    637789744092
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail81,530 miles (+5,456)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,530 miles
    Test number
    907839344056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWipers smeary

  14. Pass76,074 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    457602453026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail76,074 miles (+4,791)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,074 miles
    Test number
    675722553011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass71,283 miles (+5,090)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    256374052095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,193 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    838051241064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,872 miles (+6,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,872 miles
    Test number
    224086870137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass57,033 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,033 miles
    Test number
    221172299072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,107 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,107 miles
    Test number
    421459338092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,965 miles
    Test number
    460370847016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail41,965 miles (+6,425)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,965 miles
    Test number
    843410547035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass35,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    862410246067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y239 BPL

Does Y239 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y239 BPL expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y239 BPL?
The MOT on Y239 BPL expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y239 BPL done?
Y239 BPL was recorded at 124,454 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 5,152 miles a year.
Has Y239 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y239 BPL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y239 BPL 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 Y239 BPL find?
Y239 BPL failed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel fractured; nearside rear road wheel fractured; offside front inner road wheel fractured, and 8 more.

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