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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y276 BCVMOT history

Y276 BCV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 215,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2022.

Y276 BCV blue 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 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
215,968 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 BCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 BCV was last recorded at 215,968 miles on 2 Nov 2022, 7,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,247 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,721 miles
Average per year
7,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,968 miles
  • 2021 – 208,247 miles
  • 2020 – 203,592 miles
  • 2019 – 196,821 miles
  • 2018 – 189,024 miles
  • 2017 – 182,864 miles
  • 2016 – 174,347 miles
  • 2015 – 165,752 miles
  • 2014 – 156,486 miles
  • 2013 – 148,126 miles
  • 2012 – 134,932 miles
  • 2011 – 126,399 miles
  • 2010 – 120,430 miles
  • 2009 – 111,750 miles
  • 2008 – 103,331 miles
  • 2007 – 95,219 miles
  • 2006 – 87,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,968 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi hose is slightly rubbing on handbrake cable
  • AdvisoryOil top up lamp on dash
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshild is loose

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear heat shield loose,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass215,968 miles (+7,721)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    215,968 miles
    Test number
    667171359555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake flexi hose is slightly rubbing on handbrake cable
    • AdvisoryOil top up lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshild is loose

  2. Pass208,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    208,247 miles
    Test number
    329252479672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail208,247 miles (+4,655)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,247 miles
    Test number
    865926588225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass203,592 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    203,592 miles
    Test number
    390070053771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

  5. Fail203,584 miles (+6,763)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,584 miles
    Test number
    991371583602
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose,suspension components corroding,oil leaks

  6. Pass196,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,821 miles
    Test number
    655200889300
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

  7. Fail196,820 miles (+7,796)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,820 miles
    Test number
    505433896168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

  8. Pass189,024 miles (+6,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    189,024 miles
    Test number
    665740230320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges+cuts,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding,rear tyres wearing on edges

  9. Pass182,864 miles (+8,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,864 miles
    Test number
    593822815324
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses wearing,front suspension arm bushes wearing

  10. Pass174,347 miles (+8,595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    174,347 miles
    Test number
    922437485268
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement.
    • AdvisoryWear in front suspension arm rear mounting bushes.

  11. Pass165,752 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,752 miles
    Test number
    256277325151
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

  12. Fail165,752 miles (+9,266)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,752 miles
    Test number
    768427825155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges,brake hoses wearing

  13. Pass156,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,486 miles
    Test number
    197615634158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,486 miles (+8,360)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,486 miles
    Test number
    319775034195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass148,126 miles (+13,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    148,126 miles
    Test number
    989564333297
    • NoteN/s front to rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteSlight play in steering+link rod joints+anti roll bar bushes,brake ferrules corroding

  16. Pass134,932 miles (+8,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    134,932 miles
    Test number
    577434692034
    • NoteBrake pipes+ferrules corroding,both front tyres wearing on edges getting low on tread

  17. Pass126,399 miles (+5,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    818722101109
    • NoteBrake pipes+ferrules corroding

  18. Pass120,430 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    274912510102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,422 miles (+8,672)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    121521510185
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass111,750 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    111,750 miles
    Test number
    914317319101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,331 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    290113418113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,165 miles (+7,946)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,165 miles
    Test number
    261659208409
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass95,219 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    543165117175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    252108136480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y276 BCV

Does Y276 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y276 BCV expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y276 BCV?
The MOT on Y276 BCV expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y276 BCV done?
Y276 BCV was recorded at 215,968 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2022, an average of 7,801 miles a year.
Has Y276 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 BCV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y276 BCV 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 Y276 BCV find?
Y276 BCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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