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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y2 SEDMOT history

Y2 SED is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

Y2 SED silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2025
Mileage
92,045 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 SED
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
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 SED was last recorded at 92,045 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,606 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,439 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,045 miles
  • 2023 – 90,606 miles
  • 2021 – 87,331 miles
  • 2020 – 85,765 miles
  • 2019 – 82,373 miles
  • 2018 – 80,044 miles
  • 2017 – 76,788 miles
  • 2016 – 72,618 miles
  • 2015 – 69,026 miles
  • 2014 – 66,958 miles
  • 2013 – 65,107 miles
  • 2012 – 59,819 miles
  • 2011 – 54,204 miles
  • 2010 – 47,377 miles
  • 2009 – 42,488 miles
  • 2008 – 38,880 miles
  • 2007 – 35,371 miles
  • 2006 – 31,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,045 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Slight play in front suspension arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,045 miles (+1,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    242207726813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,606 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    842211068639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,331 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,331 miles
    Test number
    806407909281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    928171498919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,765 miles (+3,392)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    453835545646
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  6. Pass82,373 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    845538491487
    • 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. Pass80,044 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,044 miles
    Test number
    626569709118
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and offside rear tyres are perished on outer sidewalls

  8. Pass76,788 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    885930347302
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension arm bushes

  9. Fail76,786 miles (+4,168)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    464303143754
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension arm bushes

  10. Pass72,618 miles (+3,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,618 miles
    Test number
    367874951945
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass69,026 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    69,026 miles
    Test number
    996366145186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,958 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    876755084123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,107 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    238450283199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,068 miles (+5,249)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,068 miles
    Test number
    408781373199
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass59,819 miles (+5,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,819 miles
    Test number
    408717762114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass54,204 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,204 miles
    Test number
    888058061194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,377 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,377 miles
    Test number
    131817260128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,488 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,488 miles
    Test number
    733118169126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,880 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    702116408236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,371 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    892276707222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,560 miles
    Test number
    924786906247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 SED

Does Y2 SED currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y2 SED expired on 3 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y2 SED?
The MOT on Y2 SED expired on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y2 SED done?
Y2 SED was recorded at 92,045 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has Y2 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 SED has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y2 SED 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 Y2 SED find?
Y2 SED passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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