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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y307 ECYMOT history

Y307 ECY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

Y307 ECY 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 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
127,330 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y307 ECY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y307 ECY was last recorded at 127,330 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 9,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,002 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,328 miles
Average per year
5,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,330 miles
  • 2022 – 118,002 miles
  • 2021 – 111,322 miles
  • 2020 – 106,400 miles
  • 2019 – 103,775 miles
  • 2018 – 99,755 miles
  • 2017 – 94,987 miles
  • 2016 – 90,941 miles
  • 2015 – 87,069 miles
  • 2013 – 77,682 miles
  • 2012 – 73,459 miles
  • 2011 – 66,273 miles
  • 2010 – 60,780 miles
  • 2009 – 55,039 miles
  • 2008 – 48,622 miles
  • 2007 – 42,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,330 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    542082080016
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,330 miles (+9,328)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    619353028865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,002 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    771013515965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail118,002 miles (+6,680)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    757518473977
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass111,322 miles (+71)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,322 miles
    Test number
    733323569340
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail111,251 miles (+4,851)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,251 miles
    Test number
    382394776892
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,400 miles (+30)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,400 miles
    Test number
    658617455795
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail106,370 miles (+2,595)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    139643706836
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass103,775 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    617959247365
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail103,775 miles (+4,020)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,775 miles
    Test number
    310789295925
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass99,755 miles (+4,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,755 miles
    Test number
    809743993763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass94,987 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,987 miles
    Test number
    413995503218
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass90,941 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    185580906396
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have soft rear bushes with some movement
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has cuts to outer sidewall

  14. Pass87,069 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    845412945022
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail87,005 miles (+9,323)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    545920435061
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass77,682 miles (+4,223)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,682 miles
    Test number
    166662273496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn corroded and pitted

  17. Pass73,459 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,459 miles
    Test number
    265494372071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  18. Fail73,444 miles (+7,171)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,444 miles
    Test number
    996603772016
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pitted

  19. Fail66,273 miles2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    115656161059
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly pitted
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteOil on min.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox

  20. Pass66,273 miles (+5,493)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    218536461086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly pitted
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteOil on min.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox

  21. Pass60,780 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    423974370010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,751 miles (+5,712)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    290705860041
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDeep cut in nearside rear tyre tread

  23. Pass55,039 miles (+6,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    922872949075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass48,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    310015438081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,622 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    373785038068
    • DangerousFront Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteNearside rear position lamp to bright(suspect wrong bulb fitted)!

  26. Pass42,372 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    570504137011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,363 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,363 miles
    Test number
    984592037085
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y307 ECY

Does Y307 ECY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y307 ECY expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y307 ECY?
The MOT on Y307 ECY expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y307 ECY done?
Y307 ECY was recorded at 127,330 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 5,254 miles a year.
Has Y307 ECY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y307 ECY has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y307 ECY 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 Y307 ECY find?
Y307 ECY passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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