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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y37 PMXMOT history

Y37 PMX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

Y37 PMX black 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 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
137,601 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 PMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 PMX was last recorded at 137,601 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,806 miles · 12 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,601 miles
  • 2019 – 135,806 miles
  • 2018 – 125,594 miles
  • 2017 – 121,605 miles
  • 2016 – 117,455 miles
  • 2015 – 111,121 miles
  • 2014 – 104,711 miles
  • 2013 – 98,049 miles
  • 2012 – 94,505 miles
  • 2011 – 89,166 miles
  • 2010 – 85,364 miles
  • 2009 – 81,242 miles
  • 2008 – 64,270 miles
  • 2006 – 42,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,601 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front Lower Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,601 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,601 miles
    Test number
    201611707894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front Lower Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,806 miles (+10,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,806 miles
    Test number
    784991035404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,594 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,594 miles
    Test number
    797697692185
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail125,593 miles (+3,988)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,593 miles
    Test number
    438099679159
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,605 miles (+4,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    542759776688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass117,455 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    128454458566
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  7. Fail117,455 miles (+6,334)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    613757909429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass111,121 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    499567731955
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass104,711 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    178534114286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,049 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    119482003239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,505 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,505 miles
    Test number
    477724722277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass89,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,166 miles
    Test number
    119915211286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,166 miles (+3,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,166 miles
    Test number
    827142411206
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass85,364 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,364 miles
    Test number
    784942510248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,242 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    110245319282
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,882 miles (+15,612)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,882 miles
    Test number
    774415159108
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,270 miles (+21,562)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    322843798004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN s f drop link gaitor is split
    • NoteO s r hand brake was sticking

  18. Pass42,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,708 miles
    Test number
    803146036287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 PMX

Does Y37 PMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 PMX expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 PMX?
The MOT on Y37 PMX expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 PMX done?
Y37 PMX was recorded at 137,601 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has Y37 PMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 PMX has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y37 PMX 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 Y37 PMX find?
Y37 PMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play front lower ball joint.

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