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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y273 SSOMOT history

Y273 SSO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

Y273 SSO grey 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 20 Nov 2024
Mileage
92,804 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 SSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 SSO was last recorded at 92,804 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,470 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,804 miles
  • 2022 – 91,470 miles
  • 2021 – 89,334 miles
  • 2020 – 86,656 miles
  • 2019 – 83,737 miles
  • 2018 – 79,660 miles
  • 2017 – 78,580 miles
  • 2016 – 77,463 miles
  • 2015 – 76,345 miles
  • 2014 – 74,231 miles
  • 2013 – 70,930 miles
  • 2012 – 68,051 miles
  • 2011 – 63,087 miles
  • 2010 – 57,561 miles
  • 2009 – 53,254 miles
  • 2008 – 46,856 miles
  • 2006 – 31,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,804 miles (+1,334)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,804 miles
    Test number
    303192315595
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,470 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    122380321426
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail91,468 miles (+2,134)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,468 miles
    Test number
    198477118592
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diffirental (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,334 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,334 miles
    Test number
    849128321686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass86,656 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    995122370983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail86,653 miles (+2,916)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,653 miles
    Test number
    456935460556
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,737 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,737 miles
    Test number
    230655055465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    366431580666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,660 miles (+1,080)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    361409990522
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,580 miles
    Test number
    912265987207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,580 miles (+1,117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,580 miles
    Test number
    294134447064
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass77,463 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,463 miles
    Test number
    282846698597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,345 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    246177695425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,231 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    286581384443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    828659293123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,930 miles (+2,879)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    276509693188
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass68,051 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,051 miles
    Test number
    269207072458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,087 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    649829381178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail63,087 miles (+5,526)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,087 miles
    Test number
    815529381165
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass57,561 miles (+4,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,561 miles
    Test number
    591810690108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass53,254 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,254 miles
    Test number
    952087399147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,856 miles (+15,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,856 miles
    Test number
    393267508485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Brake Pad Warning Wire Insecure
    • NoteSlight Noise N/S/R Wheel Bearing

  23. Pass31,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,574 miles
    Test number
    903148696192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 SSO

Does Y273 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 SSO expired on 20 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 SSO?
The MOT on Y273 SSO expired on 20 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 SSO done?
Y273 SSO was recorded at 92,804 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has Y273 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 SSO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y273 SSO 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 SSO find?
Y273 SSO passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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