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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,000 cc

Y37 VOBMOT history

Y37 VOB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 129,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y37 VOB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
129,792 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 VOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 VOB was last recorded at 129,792 miles on 11 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2008: 13,575 miles, lower than 63,176 miles on 30 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,783 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,792 miles
  • 2023 – 129,039 miles
  • 2022 – 122,256 miles
  • 2021 – 114,457 miles
  • 2020 – 111,529 miles
  • 2018 – 109,585 miles
  • 2017 – 105,351 miles
  • 2016 – 101,247 miles
  • 2015 – 101,123 miles
  • 2014 – 100,000 miles
  • 2013 – 99,937 miles
  • 2012 – 99,194 miles
  • 2010 – 97,640 miles
  • 2009 – 84,807 miles
  • 2008 – 75,219 miles
  • 2007 – 63,176 miles
  • 2006 – 51,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,792 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,792 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,792 miles
    Test number
    792418886515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,783 miles (+744)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,783 miles
    Test number
    288513324853
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    709803478451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail129,039 miles (+6,783)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    454977289009
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass122,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,256 miles
    Test number
    820336748836
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,225 miles (+7,768)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,225 miles
    Test number
    973342131126
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    817006152437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,457 miles (+19)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    616599157377
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise EML lamp on.

  9. Fail114,438 miles (+2,909)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,438 miles
    Test number
    508192979255
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass111,529 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,529 miles
    Test number
    228889459139
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff in operation

  11. Fail111,529 miles (+110)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,529 miles
    Test number
    737420292572
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering stiff in operation

  12. Fail111,419 miles (+1,834)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,419 miles
    Test number
    747641711615
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump working, (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    243051582550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil lamp on.

  14. Fail109,585 miles (+4,234)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    620656271085
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil lamp on.

  15. Pass105,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    495063930366
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail105,351 miles (+4,104)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    748076883430
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass101,247 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,247 miles
    Test number
    514255349374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,245 miles (+122)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    917441895844
    • FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass101,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,123 miles
    Test number
    319909815258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,123 miles (+1,123)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,123 miles
    Test number
    678519015200
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass100,000 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    846100824230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass99,937 miles (+743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    465009793135
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail99,194 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    205592772157
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass99,194 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    669112772113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,640 miles (+12,833)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    390661500253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,807 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    582771009289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,219 miles (+61,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,219 miles
    Test number
    513661698164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,575 miles (-49,601)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,575 miles
    Test number
    210986568179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    271610757471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,176 miles (+11,381)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    504230857136
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass51,795 miles (+20)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    783338396105
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f n/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteStrong advise corrosion to n/s/front to rear brake pipe

  32. Fail51,775 miles2 dangerous1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,775 miles
    Test number
    372455396174
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteSmall chips in windsreen
    • NoteStrong advise corrosion to n/s/f to rear brake pipe

Questions about Y37 VOB

Does Y37 VOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 VOB is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 VOB?
The MOT on Y37 VOB is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 VOB done?
Y37 VOB was recorded at 129,792 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 3,935 miles a year.
Has Y37 VOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 VOB has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y37 VOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y37 VOB find?
Y37 VOB passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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