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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y36 VLDMOT history

Y36 VLD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

Y36 VLD 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 23 Nov 2023
Mileage
161,787 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 VLD
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
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 VLD was last recorded at 161,787 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 5,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,304 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,483 miles
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,787 miles
  • 2021 – 156,304 miles
  • 2020 – 150,541 miles
  • 2019 – 142,702 miles
  • 2018 – 135,435 miles
  • 2017 – 125,836 miles
  • 2016 – 116,832 miles
  • 2015 – 104,076 miles
  • 2014 – 97,724 miles
  • 2013 – 90,725 miles
  • 2012 – 83,768 miles
  • 2011 – 75,315 miles
  • 2010 – 68,410 miles
  • 2009 – 61,347 miles
  • 2008 – 52,736 miles
  • 2007 – 43,546 miles
  • 2006 – 33,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,787 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,787 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,787 miles
    Test number
    665384238481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,304 miles
    Test number
    927810454161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,304 miles (+5,763)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,304 miles
    Test number
    958975186925
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass150,541 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    261861808941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail150,406 miles (+7,704)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,406 miles
    Test number
    412005186436
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass142,702 miles (+7,267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,702 miles
    Test number
    332201417067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass135,435 miles (+9,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,435 miles
    Test number
    681330279157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,836 miles (+9,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    711716186073
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp internals loose but aim correct
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRadiator in very poor condition

  9. Pass116,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    555671799794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,832 miles (+12,756)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    569284931959
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in the lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven edge ware (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,076 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,076 miles
    Test number
    419089935178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,724 miles (+6,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,724 miles
    Test number
    675982344143
    • 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)

  13. Pass90,725 miles (+6,957)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    188633463125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,768 miles (+8,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    539864472196
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    147376761109
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Fail75,315 miles (+6,905)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    777026861101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre bald on inside edge of tyre(still legal)

  17. Pass68,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    360624970144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,410 miles (+7,063)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,410 miles
    Test number
    482784670156
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass61,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    283614579461
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail61,347 miles (+8,611)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,347 miles
    Test number
    681124479196
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass52,736 miles (+9,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,736 miles
    Test number
    503992678124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,546 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,546 miles
    Test number
    381202177191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,519 miles (+9,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    951001377135
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    33,745 miles
    Test number
    550934776170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 VLD

Does Y36 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 VLD expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 VLD?
The MOT on Y36 VLD expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 VLD done?
Y36 VLD was recorded at 161,787 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has Y36 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 VLD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y36 VLD 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 Y36 VLD find?
Y36 VLD passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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