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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

Y37 SSOMOT history

Y37 SSO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

Y37 SSO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2022
Mileage
135,126 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 SSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y37 SSO was last recorded at 135,126 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,342 miles · 10 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
5,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,126 miles
  • 2021 – 134,342 miles
  • 2020 – 132,569 miles
  • 2019 – 130,572 miles
  • 2018 – 126,809 miles
  • 2017 – 123,631 miles
  • 2016 – 118,586 miles
  • 2015 – 114,799 miles
  • 2014 – 106,729 miles
  • 2013 – 100,820 miles
  • 2012 – 92,932 miles
  • 2011 – 84,690 miles
  • 2010 – 78,323 miles
  • 2009 – 70,794 miles
  • 2008 – 61,874 miles
  • 2007 – 54,054 miles
  • 2006 – 46,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,126 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,126 miles (+784)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,126 miles
    Test number
    233978700991
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass134,342 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,342 miles
    Test number
    962776465732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail134,340 miles (+1,771)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,340 miles
    Test number
    295281124938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,569 miles (+1,997)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,569 miles
    Test number
    985734827146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass130,572 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,572 miles
    Test number
    252248649141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail130,571 miles (+3,762)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,571 miles
    Test number
    667157087328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,809 miles
    Test number
    178815832289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail126,809 miles (+3,178)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,809 miles
    Test number
    855748803228
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass123,631 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    470790885826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail123,629 miles (+5,043)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,629 miles
    Test number
    309956565174
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,586 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,586 miles
    Test number
    633148930609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail118,575 miles (+3,776)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,575 miles
    Test number
    283381180976
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail114,799 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    109471065452
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass114,799 miles (+8,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,799 miles
    Test number
    595611365081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass106,729 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,729 miles
    Test number
    157452564030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail106,592 miles (+5,772)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    249224634062
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass100,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    906529343063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail100,820 miles (+7,888)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,820 miles
    Test number
    239459643027
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,932 miles (+8,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    557782732031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass84,690 miles (+6,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,690 miles
    Test number
    987724331062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass78,323 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,323 miles
    Test number
    651966130030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,321 miles (+7,527)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,321 miles
    Test number
    253025030028
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass70,794 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    730024139090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake discs
    • NoteImpact damage to alloy subframe

  24. Fail70,794 miles (+8,920)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    772113439014
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake discs
    • NoteImpact damage to alloy subframe

  25. Pass61,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    160278128481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,874 miles (+7,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    892318928046
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass54,054 miles (+7,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    953203037075
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low on edges

  28. Pass46,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    371587736061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,639 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    633237736066
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about Y37 SSO

Does Y37 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 SSO expired on 7 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 SSO?
The MOT on Y37 SSO expired on 7 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 SSO done?
Y37 SSO was recorded at 135,126 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 5,502 miles a year.
Has Y37 SSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 SSO has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y37 SSO 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 SSO find?
Y37 SSO failed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 2 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside rear service brake excessively binding; coolant leak, and 9 more.

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