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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y33 OSEMOT history

Y33 OSE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 149,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

Y33 OSE green 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 19 Nov 2024
Mileage
149,644 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 OSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 OSE was last recorded at 149,644 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,637 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,644 miles
  • 2022 – 146,081 miles
  • 2021 – 140,028 miles
  • 2020 – 135,990 miles
  • 2019 – 126,523 miles
  • 2018 – 123,033 miles
  • 2017 – 117,449 miles
  • 2016 – 113,054 miles
  • 2015 – 105,056 miles
  • 2014 – 97,133 miles
  • 2013 – 90,844 miles
  • 2012 – 84,169 miles
  • 2011 – 77,076 miles
  • 2010 – 70,269 miles
  • 2009 – 63,846 miles
  • 2008 – 57,955 miles
  • 2006 – 46,622 miles
  • 2005 – 41,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,644 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rigid copper brake pipe kinked. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened wax oiled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,644 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,644 miles
    Test number
    956505543202
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rigid copper brake pipe kinked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail149,637 miles (+3,556)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,637 miles
    Test number
    899064321695
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected friction material delaminated from backing material (1.1.21 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens fades (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded and bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rigid copper brake pipe kinked. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,081 miles (+205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,081 miles
    Test number
    361963897299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to view sills

  4. Fail145,876 miles (+5,848)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,876 miles
    Test number
    971271556988
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake union on flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union on flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted unable to view sills

  5. Pass140,028 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,028 miles
    Test number
    752659735067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,879 miles (+3,889)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,879 miles
    Test number
    275127006356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,990 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,990 miles
    Test number
    182967526125
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/side in rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r rear chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear num,ber plate light slightly dim
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on floor to sill areas unable to fully check due to plastic trim covering both sills
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOld wiper marks on screen

  8. Fail135,986 miles (+9,463)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,986 miles
    Test number
    783915266410
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor areas corroded trim needs removing to fully inspect (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill areas to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/side in rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r rear chassie areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear num,ber plate light slightly dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on floor to sill areas unable to fully check due to plastic trim covering both sills
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOld wiper marks on screen

  9. Pass126,523 miles (+3,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,523 miles
    Test number
    794521503884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering system o/s/f

  10. Pass123,033 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,033 miles
    Test number
    939053808272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,980 miles (+5,531)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,980 miles
    Test number
    797734398649
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass117,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,449 miles
    Test number
    521009308842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,449 miles (+185)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,449 miles
    Test number
    812938107672
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Fail117,264 miles (+4,210)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    466077075479
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass113,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    702483053558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail113,054 miles (+7,998)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    177189454491
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass105,056 miles (+7,923)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,056 miles
    Test number
    699988695036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRear diff mount weak

  18. Pass97,133 miles (+6,289)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    385666924106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Pass90,844 miles (+94)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    426808123107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers

  20. Fail90,750 miles (+6,581)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,750 miles
    Test number
    148622623150
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s+o/s rear shock absorbers

  21. Pass84,169 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    298943122442
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDeep cut in o/s rear tyre tread

  22. Fail84,169 miles (+7,093)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,169 miles
    Test number
    439303722159
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDeep cut in o/s rear tyre tread

  23. Pass77,076 miles (+6,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,076 miles
    Test number
    668428801159
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass70,269 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    401198490080
    • NoteFront + rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteLower body brace damaged
    • NotePlay o/s steering rack

  25. Fail70,269 miles (+6,423)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    644338790073
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront + rear number plates deteriorating
    • NoteLower body brace damaged
    • NotePlay o/s steering rack

  26. Pass63,846 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    642732619107
    • Note12% imbalance front brakes
    • NoteFront sub frame damaged
    • NoteN/s + o/s front wishbone,rear bushes are worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Fail63,846 miles (+5,891)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    293272719471
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note12% imbalance front brakes
    • NoteFront sub frame damaged
    • NoteN/s + o/s front wishbone,rear bushes are worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  28. Pass57,955 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    553945098037
    • NoteCorrosion o/s rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteO/s rear jacking block missing
    • NoteRear brake pads are WORN

  29. Fail57,955 miles (+11,333)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,955 miles
    Test number
    793414998073
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s rear metal brake pipe
    • NoteO/s rear jacking block missing
    • NoteRear brake pads are WORN

  30. Fail46,622 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    154216946110
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Note4 pints of oil required

  31. Pass46,622 miles (+5,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    283486046489
    • Note4 pints of oil required

  32. Pass41,461 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    653824155113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise travel on hand brake lever

Questions about Y33 OSE

Does Y33 OSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y33 OSE expired on 19 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y33 OSE?
The MOT on Y33 OSE expired on 19 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y33 OSE done?
Y33 OSE was recorded at 149,644 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
Has Y33 OSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 OSE has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y33 OSE 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 Y33 OSE find?
Y33 OSE passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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