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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y32 VOBMOT history

Y32 VOB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

Y32 VOB silver 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 Oct 2024
Mileage
125,796 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y32 VOB was last recorded at 125,796 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 6,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Sept 2015: 70,900 miles, lower than 70,933 miles on 26 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,859 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,937 miles
Average per year
5,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,796 miles
  • 2022 – 118,859 miles
  • 2021 – 114,049 miles
  • 2020 – 108,955 miles
  • 2019 – 103,859 miles
  • 2018 – 97,151 miles
  • 2017 – 89,110 miles
  • 2016 – 79,173 miles
  • 2015 – 70,900 miles
  • 2014 – 53,566 miles
  • 2013 – 41,114 miles
  • 2012 – 36,417 miles
  • 2011 – 33,863 miles
  • 2009 – 30,288 miles
  • 2008 – 26,295 miles
  • 2007 – 23,567 miles
  • 2006 – 21,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,796 miles (+6,937)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    690750874419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,859 miles (+4,810)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    335745473764
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,049 miles (+5,094)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,049 miles
    Test number
    887701114157
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass108,955 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    158766755569
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Couldn't test seat due to child seat fitted

  5. Pass103,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    598559825518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail103,859 miles (+6,708)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,859 miles
    Test number
    776427761096
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass97,151 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    603546070618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail97,151 miles (+8,041)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    386437383382
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass89,110 miles (+9,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,110 miles
    Test number
    731601779898
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass79,173 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    289526527365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm twisted (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail79,163 miles (+8,263)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,163 miles
    Test number
    984285895912
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm twisted (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass70,900 miles (-33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    414976246111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  13. Fail70,933 miles (+4,469)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,933 miles
    Test number
    267733441607
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass66,464 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,464 miles
    Test number
    197001355003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail66,263 miles (+12,697)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    665714245031
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass53,566 miles (+12,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,566 miles
    Test number
    898426044023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass41,114 miles (+4,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    179167243493
    • NoteOsf seat belt slightly slow to retract

  18. Pass36,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    537209342025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,417 miles (+2,554)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,417 miles
    Test number
    725199442018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Fail33,863 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    247824431023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN N/S SMALL BULGE SIDEWALL
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  21. Pass33,863 miles (+3,575)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,863 miles
    Test number
    986344331056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES INNER TREAD EDGES WORN N/S SMALL BULGE SIDEWALL
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  22. Fail30,288 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    503028199115
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass30,288 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,288 miles
    Test number
    694188299125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    383375968017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,295 miles (+2,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,295 miles
    Test number
    602234368082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass23,567 miles (+2,449)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    570029657063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall

  27. Pass21,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,118 miles
    Test number
    343542266061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,118 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,118 miles
    Test number
    162861266408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about Y32 VOB

Does Y32 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 VOB expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 VOB?
The MOT on Y32 VOB expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 VOB done?
Y32 VOB was recorded at 125,796 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
Has Y32 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 VOB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y32 VOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y32 VOB find?
Y32 VOB passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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