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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y32 SBYMOT history

Y32 SBY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

Y32 SBY 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 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
121,850 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y32 SBY was last recorded at 121,850 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 5,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,249 miles · 14 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,601 miles
Average per year
3,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,850 miles
  • 2022 – 116,249 miles
  • 2021 – 112,429 miles
  • 2019 – 110,198 miles
  • 2018 – 102,873 miles
  • 2017 – 98,293 miles
  • 2016 – 93,309 miles
  • 2015 – 90,511 miles
  • 2014 – 88,956 miles
  • 2013 – 85,359 miles
  • 2012 – 82,508 miles
  • 2011 – 79,624 miles
  • 2010 – 77,352 miles
  • 2009 – 74,161 miles
  • 2008 – 70,089 miles
  • 2007 – 65,305 miles
  • 2006 – 58,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,850 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail121,850 miles (+5,601)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    542837200355
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    237581803744
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail116,249 miles (+3,820)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    779688203253
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,429 miles (+2,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,429 miles
    Test number
    529191007381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly

  5. Pass110,198 miles (+102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,198 miles
    Test number
    271490182163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,096 miles (+7,223)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,096 miles
    Test number
    652354944811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus cracking on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel too high and o/s/r works a lot better then n/s/r (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass102,873 miles (+4,580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    627275712896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    609664518429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,293 miles (+4,984)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    542965851085
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass93,309 miles (+2,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,309 miles
    Test number
    938771982253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass90,511 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    278727765104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,956 miles (+3,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,956 miles
    Test number
    818649464178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f inner steering arm has slight movement

  13. Pass85,359 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,359 miles
    Test number
    697516663126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,508 miles (+2,884)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,508 miles
    Test number
    735974462164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNear side front tyre slight worn inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre slight worn inner edge

  15. Pass79,624 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    269470871105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,352 miles (+3,191)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,352 miles
    Test number
    480012470174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth discs slight worn

  17. Pass74,161 miles (+4,072)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,161 miles
    Test number
    183546269163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges + both rear
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall cut

  18. Pass70,089 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    251918368195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,305 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    202310377410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    664923876148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y32 SBY

Does Y32 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 SBY expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 SBY?
The MOT on Y32 SBY expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 SBY done?
Y32 SBY was recorded at 121,850 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 3,814 miles a year.
Has Y32 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 SBY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y32 SBY 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 Y32 SBY find?
Y32 SBY failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 2 more.

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