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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y247 MJHMOT history

Y247 MJH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2022.

Y247 MJH 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 25 Feb 2023
Mileage
122,166 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 MJH was last recorded at 122,166 miles on 26 Feb 2022, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,808 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,166 miles
  • 2021 – 117,727 miles
  • 2020 – 106,517 miles
  • 2019 – 91,084 miles
  • 2016 – 89,688 miles
  • 2014 – 88,180 miles
  • 2013 – 86,736 miles
  • 2011 – 84,979 miles
  • 2009 – 80,430 miles
  • 2008 – 77,194 miles
  • 2007 – 70,452 miles
  • 2006 – 60,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,166 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySlight knock nearside rear shock lower bushRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,166 miles (+358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,166 miles
    Test number
    917508942942
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knock nearside rear shock lower bush

  2. Fail121,808 miles (+4,081)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,808 miles
    Test number
    256893617638
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight knock nearside rear shock lower bush

  3. Pass117,727 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,727 miles
    Test number
    397195739212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail117,722 miles (+11,205)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,722 miles
    Test number
    720462291669
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,517 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    438718084845
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail106,517 miles (+15,433)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    718812351523
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass91,084 miles (+1,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,084 miles
    Test number
    724565116573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Slightly Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Slightly Lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass89,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    687194384486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail89,688 miles (+1,508)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,688 miles
    Test number
    287977224350
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass88,180 miles (+1,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,180 miles
    Test number
    987857904397
    • 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)

  11. Pass86,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,736 miles
    Test number
    257247253409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,736 miles (+1,757)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,736 miles
    Test number
    138576453154
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,979 miles (+4,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    936147101316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front inner steering arm play

  14. Pass80,430 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    851511029323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    632038518336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail77,194 miles (+6,742)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,194 miles
    Test number
    461916018479
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass70,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    133511427148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail70,452 miles (+9,814)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    601631927111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    634458926195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,638 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    153608626164
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y247 MJH

Does Y247 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y247 MJH expired on 25 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y247 MJH?
The MOT on Y247 MJH expired on 25 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y247 MJH done?
Y247 MJH was recorded at 122,166 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2022, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has Y247 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 MJH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y247 MJH 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 Y247 MJH find?
Y247 MJH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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