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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y247 YYXMOT history

Y247 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

Y247 YYX 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 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
128,523 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 YYX
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 YYX was last recorded at 128,523 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,931 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
5,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,523 miles
  • 2021 – 125,931 miles
  • 2019 – 118,120 miles
  • 2018 – 115,374 miles
  • 2017 – 111,078 miles
  • 2016 – 105,642 miles
  • 2015 – 97,521 miles
  • 2014 – 88,763 miles
  • 2013 – 81,609 miles
  • 2012 – 75,246 miles
  • 2010 – 69,966 miles
  • 2009 – 58,140 miles
  • 2008 – 46,228 miles
  • 2007 – 36,170 miles
  • 2006 – 30,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,523 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer sidewall slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,523 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,523 miles
    Test number
    157302227993
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer sidewall slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail128,523 miles (+2,592)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,523 miles
    Test number
    948129733657
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + outer sidewall slightly cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r + o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass125,931 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    293668032117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,923 miles (+7,803)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,923 miles
    Test number
    750738308016
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,120 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    124614227272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,113 miles (+53)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,113 miles
    Test number
    336413584667
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail118,060 miles (+2,686)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,060 miles
    Test number
    205144252405
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass115,374 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,374 miles
    Test number
    648571309090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,366 miles (+4,288)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    435065231249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass111,078 miles (+5,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,078 miles
    Test number
    528864378496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass105,642 miles (+8,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,642 miles
    Test number
    785065378348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass97,521 miles (+58)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    748766855082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail97,463 miles (+8,700)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,463 miles
    Test number
    125349345451
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass88,763 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    237134664033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,495 miles (+6,886)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,495 miles
    Test number
    889977454036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass81,609 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    769757863062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    687186262004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,246 miles (+5,280)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    365439152062
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  19. Pass69,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    770378720364
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

  20. Fail69,966 miles (+11,826)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    153878320353
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

  21. Pass58,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    512422339364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,140 miles (+11,912)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    770592739360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass46,228 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    320075268155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,170 miles (+5,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    814635317107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass30,401 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,401 miles
    Test number
    920510836118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    140638036087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail30,323 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    441688036013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y247 YYX

Does Y247 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y247 YYX expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y247 YYX?
The MOT on Y247 YYX expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y247 YYX done?
Y247 YYX was recorded at 128,523 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 5,984 miles a year.
Has Y247 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 YYX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y247 YYX 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 YYX find?
Y247 YYX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 8 more.

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