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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y271 BBAMOT history

Y271 BBA is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2023.

Y271 BBA gold 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 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
57,268 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 BBA was last recorded at 57,268 miles on 3 Feb 2023, 5,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,621 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
5,647 miles
Average per year
2,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,268 miles
  • 2022 – 51,621 miles
  • 2021 – 50,437 miles
  • 2019 – 48,263 miles
  • 2018 – 46,677 miles
  • 2017 – 44,863 miles
  • 2016 – 42,210 miles
  • 2014 – 39,059 miles
  • 2013 – 37,874 miles
  • 2012 – 36,444 miles
  • 2011 – 35,202 miles
  • 2010 – 33,968 miles
  • 2009 – 32,861 miles
  • 2008 – 30,100 miles
  • 2007 – 27,710 miles
  • 2006 – 23,748 miles
  • 2005 – 19,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,268 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,268 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    171371307554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass51,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    202389809384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,621 miles (+1,184)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,621 miles
    Test number
    395482361153
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,437 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,437 miles
    Test number
    821245584467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,263 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    705619442567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass46,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    900597656779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail46,677 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,677 miles
    Test number
    583682422314
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,863 miles (+2,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,863 miles
    Test number
    820523873217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle

  9. Pass42,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    876274359535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail42,210 miles (+3,151)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    282374489878
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass39,059 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,059 miles
    Test number
    318580594230
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls damaged

  12. Fail39,059 miles (+1,185)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,059 miles
    Test number
    497679584272
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls damaged

  13. Pass37,874 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    785976803366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHandbrake low effort
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail37,874 miles (+1,430)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,874 miles
    Test number
    565035203326
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHandbrake low effort
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass36,444 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    735268292268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHandbrake low effort
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged

  16. Fail36,444 miles (+1,242)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    768298392279
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteHandbrake low effort
    • NoteNearside front tyre damaged

  17. Pass35,202 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    408757591291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged
    • NoteO/s headlamp poor image

  18. Fail35,202 miles (+1,234)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    819797591237
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged
    • NoteO/s headlamp poor image

  19. Pass33,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    543504690299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,968 miles (+1,107)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,968 miles
    Test number
    804993690277
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake low effort
    • NoteOffside headlamp poor image

  21. Pass32,861 miles (+2,761)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    160182399270
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteRear pads look low
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f link rod

  22. Pass30,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,100 miles
    Test number
    444786498200
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Fail30,100 miles (+2,390)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,100 miles
    Test number
    783956998273
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass27,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    682120517336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,710 miles (+3,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,710 miles
    Test number
    941226107349
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass23,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    581780016374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,748 miles (+3,774)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,748 miles
    Test number
    962986206323
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass19,974 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,974 miles
    Test number
    912749095204
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber has a slight leak
    • NoteRear flasher bulbs showing white

Questions about Y271 BBA

Does Y271 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y271 BBA expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y271 BBA?
The MOT on Y271 BBA expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y271 BBA done?
Y271 BBA was recorded at 57,268 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2023, an average of 2,159 miles a year.
Has Y271 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 BBA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y271 BBA 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 Y271 BBA find?
Y271 BBA passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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