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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

Y33 RCWMOT history

Y33 RCW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 108,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

Y33 RCW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
108,565 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 RCW was last recorded at 108,565 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 12,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,619 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,946 miles
Average per year
6,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,565 miles
  • 2021 – 95,619 miles
  • 2020 – 93,913 miles
  • 2018 – 84,369 miles
  • 2017 – 76,712 miles
  • 2016 – 67,281 miles
  • 2015 – 65,538 miles
  • 2014 – 61,391 miles
  • 2013 – 57,550 miles
  • 2012 – 51,279 miles
  • 2011 – 37,481 miles
  • 2010 – 30,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,565 miles
    Test number
    869419258732
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail108,560 miles (+12,941)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,560 miles
    Test number
    149888880563
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass95,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    867215760509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass93,913 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,913 km
    Test number
    702274745660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail93,913 miles (+9,544)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,913 miles
    Test number
    704068542015
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass84,369 miles (+7,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    492419555242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  7. Pass76,712 miles (+9,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    401699926543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on centre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass67,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    844021634529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,281 miles (+1,743)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    868559005699
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass65,538 miles (+4,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,538 miles
    Test number
    369744771969
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
  11. Pass61,391 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,391 miles
    Test number
    865751834223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail61,387 miles (+3,837)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,387 miles
    Test number
    269831634280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass57,550 miles (+28)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    186665833217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail57,522 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    967322533282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass51,279 miles (+13,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    639280222220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass37,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,481 miles
    Test number
    176314411224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,481 miles (+6,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,481 miles
    Test number
    367504811238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass30,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    951688900239
    • NoteO/s front tyre has minor wear on inner edge

Questions about Y33 RCW

Does Y33 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y33 RCW expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y33 RCW?
The MOT on Y33 RCW expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y33 RCW done?
Y33 RCW was recorded at 108,565 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 6,358 miles a year.
Has Y33 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 RCW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y33 RCW 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 RCW find?
Y33 RCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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