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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y273 PLFMOT history

Y273 PLF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

Y273 PLF black 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 14 May 2024
Mileage
108,887 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 PLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 PLF was last recorded at 108,887 miles on 15 May 2023, 9,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,554 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,333 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,887 miles
  • 2022 – 99,554 miles
  • 2021 – 97,048 miles
  • 2019 – 93,360 miles
  • 2018 – 85,372 miles
  • 2017 – 81,508 miles
  • 2016 – 69,770 miles
  • 2015 – 68,142 miles
  • 2014 – 64,480 miles
  • 2013 – 62,334 miles
  • 2012 – 59,378 miles
  • 2011 – 56,376 miles
  • 2010 – 53,393 miles
  • 2009 – 50,521 miles
  • 2008 – 47,933 miles
  • 2007 – 42,673 miles
  • 2006 – 39,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,887 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,887 miles (+9,333)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    503858246427
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass99,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    396680729024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail99,554 miles (+2,506)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    340638509686
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,048 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    453165284361
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased & corroded in separate locations (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has long travel

  5. Fail97,048 miles (+3,688)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,048 miles
    Test number
    763205359273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe greased & corroded in separate locations (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever has long travel

  6. Pass93,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    489393321790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Fail93,358 miles (+7,986)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,358 miles
    Test number
    461289313380
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  8. Pass85,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    85,372 miles
    Test number
    900597005852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail85,370 miles (+3,862)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,370 miles
    Test number
    695732973801
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass81,508 miles (+11,738)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    453299241036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    823340265481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,770 miles (+1,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,770 miles
    Test number
    271769972044
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass68,142 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    860575900125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,480 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,480 miles
    Test number
    446327204354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass62,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    126788903336
    • NoteN/s rear brake pipe is very rusty

  16. Fail62,334 miles (+2,956)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    489235703454
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s rear brake pipe is very rusty

  17. Pass59,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    496495302460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,378 miles (+3,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    487674302465
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass56,376 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    457081301308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,393 miles (+2,872)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    760880900356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn to legal limit rear brake pads are very worn front brake discs are very worn

  21. Pass50,521 miles (+2,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    862544809390
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on sidewall + distortion in tread
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f + n/s/f lower suspension ball joints and rear bushes

  22. Pass47,933 miles (+1,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,933 miles
    Test number
    761852988226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNoise from engine

  23. Fail46,889 miles (+4,216)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    532018678231
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNoise from engine

  24. Pass42,673 miles (+3,354)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    203955407254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are very worn

  25. Fail39,319 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    372616506242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

  26. Pass39,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    854436206228
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

Questions about Y273 PLF

Does Y273 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 PLF expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 PLF?
The MOT on Y273 PLF expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 PLF done?
Y273 PLF was recorded at 108,887 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has Y273 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 PLF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 PLF 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 PLF find?
Y273 PLF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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