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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y279 DKBMOT history

Y279 DKB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2022.

Y279 DKB 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 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
176,557 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 DKB
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
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 DKB was last recorded at 176,557 miles on 4 Feb 2022, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,527 miles · 1 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
5,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,557 miles
  • 2021 – 176,527 miles
  • 2019 – 174,304 miles
  • 2018 – 169,808 miles
  • 2017 – 167,964 miles
  • 2016 – 165,037 miles
  • 2015 – 159,253 miles
  • 2014 – 153,144 miles
  • 2013 – 147,653 miles
  • 2012 – 142,295 miles
  • 2011 – 134,259 miles
  • 2010 – 117,544 miles
  • 2009 – 105,570 miles
  • 2008 – 101,511 miles
  • 2007 – 97,306 miles
  • 2006 – 93,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,557 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (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.

  • Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened has lowering springs with tight gaps on coils, front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward is split advise replace asap

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel cap o ring seal slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear hand break wont lock out wheels, has only just passed brake test on hand brake 16 percent ,15 is fail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,557 miles (+30)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,557 miles
    Test number
    847120538237
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail176,527 miles (+2,223)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,527 miles
    Test number
    751532033528
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to carbon monoxide being too high on zero calibration test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,304 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,304 miles
    Test number
    948731872694
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward is split advise replace asap (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened has lowering springs with tight gaps on coils, front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear hand break wont lock out wheels, has only just passed brake test on hand brake 16 percent ,15 is fail

  4. Fail174,282 miles (+4,474)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,282 miles
    Test number
    199051000692
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward is split advise replace asap (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened has lowering springs with tight gaps on coils, front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly out of line has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap o ring seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear hand break wont lock out wheels, has only just passed brake test on hand brake 16 percent ,15 is fail

  5. Pass169,808 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    169,808 miles
    Test number
    107567381936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail169,760 miles (+1,796)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,760 miles
    Test number
    114742815908
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high output bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced blue light showing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible high output bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced blue light showing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass167,964 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,964 miles
    Test number
    441472671741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail167,964 miles (+2,927)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,964 miles
    Test number
    811647734120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass165,037 miles (+5,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    165,037 miles
    Test number
    133538208418
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  10. Pass159,253 miles (+6,109)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    159,253 miles
    Test number
    958431525178
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear tyres are wearing unevenly (on edges).
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass153,144 miles (+5,491)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,144 miles
    Test number
    779582024107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass147,653 miles (+5,358)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,653 miles
    Test number
    845603323121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass142,295 miles (+8,036)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    105235922195
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass134,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    886761531177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,259 miles (+16,715)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,259 miles
    Test number
    158130131142
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass117,544 miles (+11,974)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,544 miles
    Test number
    950268820107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcess handbrake travel
    • NoteGearbox exhaust clamp missing
    • NotePassenger mirror glass missing

  17. Pass105,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    613289639199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail105,570 miles (+4,059)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    914399839153
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass101,511 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    271840738440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall /tread begining to crack

  20. Fail101,511 miles (+4,205)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,511 miles
    Test number
    934690438181
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteN/s/r outer tyre wall /tread begining to crack

  21. Pass97,306 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,306 miles
    Test number
    174531937132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,048 miles
    Test number
    592720036185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 DKB

Does Y279 DKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 DKB expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 DKB?
The MOT on Y279 DKB expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 DKB done?
Y279 DKB was recorded at 176,557 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2022, an average of 5,306 miles a year.
Has Y279 DKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 DKB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y279 DKB 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 Y279 DKB find?
Y279 DKB passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 7 more.

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