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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y273 SLBMOT history

Y273 SLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 218,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2023.

Y273 SLB silver 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 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
218,730 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 SLB was last recorded at 218,730 miles on 28 Oct 2023, 13,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,349 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
13,381 miles
Average per year
11,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 218,730 miles
  • 2022 – 205,349 miles
  • 2021 – 188,122 miles
  • 2020 – 172,955 miles
  • 2019 – 157,010 miles
  • 2018 – 132,712 miles
  • 2017 – 109,039 miles
  • 2016 – 104,430 miles
  • 2015 – 98,492 miles
  • 2014 – 94,895 miles
  • 2013 – 90,603 miles
  • 2012 – 84,888 miles
  • 2011 – 77,830 miles
  • 2010 – 69,429 miles
  • 2009 – 61,239 miles
  • 2008 – 53,004 miles
  • 2007 – 46,554 miles
  • 2006 – 14,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,730 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,730 miles (+13,381)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    218,730 miles
    Test number
    336576416410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass205,349 miles (+17,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    205,349 miles
    Test number
    108320671327
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass188,122 miles (+15,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    188,122 miles
    Test number
    525332279857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,955 miles (+15,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,955 miles
    Test number
    482558993928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,010 miles (+24,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,010 miles
    Test number
    531049729431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass132,712 miles (+23,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,712 miles
    Test number
    285213530292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    254350217599
    • 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)
  8. Fail109,039 miles (+4,609)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,039 miles
    Test number
    752718841177
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  9. Pass104,430 miles (+5,938)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    445791297033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,492 miles (+3,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,492 miles
    Test number
    988721175088
    • NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear to inside edge
  11. Pass94,895 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,895 miles
    Test number
    949042274010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,603 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,603 miles
    Test number
    828211953083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,888 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,888 miles
    Test number
    637841052033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,830 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    155569251083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass77,830 miles (+8,401)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    289099251061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,429 miles (+8,190)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,429 miles
    Test number
    584420960066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass61,239 miles (+8,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,239 miles
    Test number
    442439469032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,004 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    894421358006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  19. Pass46,554 miles (+32,479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,554 miles
    Test number
    414566067083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    120479146462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,075 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,075 miles
    Test number
    754359646090
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside outer tyre wall damaged

Questions about Y273 SLB

Does Y273 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 SLB expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 SLB?
The MOT on Y273 SLB expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 SLB done?
Y273 SLB was recorded at 218,730 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2023, an average of 11,569 miles a year.
Has Y273 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 SLB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y273 SLB 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 SLB find?
Y273 SLB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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