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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y269 VVPMOT history

Y269 VVP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

Y269 VVP 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 2 Aug 2023
Mileage
173,109 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y269 VVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y269 VVP was last recorded at 173,109 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,077 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
7,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,109 miles
  • 2020 – 163,802 miles
  • 2019 – 146,136 miles
  • 2017 – 128,710 miles
  • 2016 – 122,004 miles
  • 2015 – 114,051 miles
  • 2014 – 108,035 miles
  • 2013 – 97,681 miles
  • 2012 – 90,984 miles
  • 2011 – 84,652 miles
  • 2010 – 76,859 miles
  • 2009 – 66,615 miles
  • 2008 – 60,405 miles
  • 2007 – 53,463 miles
  • 2006 – 46,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,109 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGaffer tape on wheel archesRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,109 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,109 miles
    Test number
    414204964992
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGaffer tape on wheel arches

  2. Fail173,077 miles (+9,275)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,077 miles
    Test number
    648526086223
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGaffer tape on wheel arches

  3. Pass163,802 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,802 miles
    Test number
    798664375928
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmoke reading high
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  4. Fail163,802 miles (+239)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,802 miles
    Test number
    973334210374
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point corroded weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySmoke reading high
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  5. Fail163,563 miles (+17,427)1 dangerous13 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,563 miles
    Test number
    689604857045
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested EGR valve removed and excess smoke emissions. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass146,136 miles (+17,426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,136 miles
    Test number
    439940384813
    • MinorLower Windscreen 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))

  7. Pass128,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    304094975232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail128,710 miles (+6,706)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,710 miles
    Test number
    716656181803
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass122,004 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    122,004 miles
    Test number
    305735989452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,051 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    179092695194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,035 miles (+10,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    679057204235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,681 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    287343693401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass90,984 miles (+6,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,984 miles
    Test number
    386192612460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,652 miles (+7,793)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    349912661111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass76,859 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,859 miles
    Test number
    682040880123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,792 miles (+10,177)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    752174270142
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f linl arm dust covers split n/s/r & o/s/r top shock mounts perrishing

  17. Pass66,615 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    360260879104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,511 miles (+6,106)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    292887369176
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,405 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    291167278447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,463 miles (+6,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    830207977162
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge

  21. Pass46,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    643988476146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,719 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    560227276124
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y269 VVP

Does Y269 VVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y269 VVP expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y269 VVP?
The MOT on Y269 VVP expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y269 VVP done?
Y269 VVP was recorded at 173,109 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 7,848 miles a year.
Has Y269 VVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y269 VVP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y269 VVP 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 Y269 VVP find?
Y269 VVP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts; gaffer tape on wheel arches.

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