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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y273 CLCMOT history

Y273 CLC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

Y273 CLC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
169,901 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 CLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 CLC was last recorded at 169,901 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 3,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,943 miles · 18 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,958 miles
Average per year
6,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,901 miles
  • 2022 – 165,943 miles
  • 2021 – 165,113 miles
  • 2020 – 163,953 miles
  • 2019 – 161,982 miles
  • 2018 – 160,295 miles
  • 2017 – 158,283 miles
  • 2016 – 156,090 miles
  • 2015 – 146,797 miles
  • 2014 – 136,891 miles
  • 2013 – 124,075 miles
  • 2012 – 112,300 miles
  • 2011 – 88,856 miles
  • 2010 – 87,261 miles
  • 2009 – 81,618 miles
  • 2008 – 76,856 miles
  • 2007 – 71,425 miles
  • 2006 – 65,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,901 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,901 miles
    Test number
    167218511068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail169,901 miles (+3,958)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,901 miles
    Test number
    998960855957
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass165,943 miles (+830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,943 miles
    Test number
    254922642363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass165,113 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,113 miles
    Test number
    140983645442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass163,953 miles (+1,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,953 miles
    Test number
    235740440582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass161,982 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,982 miles
    Test number
    314939040665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,295 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    160,295 miles
    Test number
    844132662695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,283 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,283 miles
    Test number
    325717302765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,090 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    105531544879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    435571885143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail146,797 miles (+9,906)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    948614975182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass136,891 miles (+12,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,891 miles
    Test number
    656305104246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass124,075 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    906006533141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail124,067 miles (+11,767)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,067 miles
    Test number
    108386133173
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass112,300 miles (+23,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,300 miles
    Test number
    727097132185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  16. Pass88,856 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,856 miles
    Test number
    285329821497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,261 miles (+5,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,261 miles
    Test number
    530337010279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass81,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    142536599138
    • 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)

  19. Fail81,618 miles (+4,762)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,618 miles
    Test number
    572576299149
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass76,856 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,856 miles
    Test number
    221446588415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,425 miles (+5,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,425 miles
    Test number
    141448097112
    • 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)

  22. Pass65,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    244030506262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 CLC

Does Y273 CLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 CLC expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 CLC?
The MOT on Y273 CLC expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 CLC done?
Y273 CLC was recorded at 169,901 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 6,142 miles a year.
Has Y273 CLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 CLC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y273 CLC 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 Y273 CLC find?
Y273 CLC passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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