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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y38 SSEMOT history

Y38 SSE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2023.

Y38 SSE 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 10 Mar 2024
Mileage
83,298 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 SSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 SSE was last recorded at 83,298 miles on 11 Mar 2023, 3,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,913 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,385 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,298 miles
  • 2022 – 79,913 miles
  • 2020 – 72,720 miles
  • 2019 – 64,370 miles
  • 2018 – 64,211 miles
  • 2017 – 63,576 miles
  • 2016 – 63,242 miles
  • 2015 – 62,564 miles
  • 2014 – 61,825 miles
  • 2013 – 60,941 miles
  • 2012 – 59,520 miles
  • 2011 – 56,897 miles
  • 2010 – 54,186 miles
  • 2009 – 52,626 miles
  • 2008 – 51,042 miles
  • 2007 – 48,397 miles
  • 2006 – 44,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,298 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,298 miles (+3,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    161874373721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass79,913 miles (+7,193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,913 miles
    Test number
    119871543441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,720 miles (+8,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    627434795166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass64,370 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    945160328198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail64,359 miles (+148)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    855500744233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass64,211 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    999553207890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail64,211 miles (+635)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    993769704239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush is worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass63,576 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,576 miles
    Test number
    420856920253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  9. Pass63,242 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,242 miles
    Test number
    216636537416
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail63,239 miles (+675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    292836651611
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back onto rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass62,564 miles (+90)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    336874985009
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail62,474 miles (+649)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    859215975069
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,825 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,825 miles
    Test number
    129357774410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,941 miles (+1,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,941 miles
    Test number
    877632773039
    • NoteHand brake on legal limit

  15. Pass59,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    259235072038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,520 miles (+2,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,520 miles
    Test number
    565845072004
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass56,897 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,897 miles
    Test number
    828266271004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,186 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    432978370032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,183 miles (+1,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,183 miles
    Test number
    100907070422
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass52,626 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    193404389090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,042 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    251731908408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,397 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    734557007103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,692 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    562517716176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,574 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,574 miles
    Test number
    542710716135
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about Y38 SSE

Does Y38 SSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 SSE expired on 10 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 SSE?
The MOT on Y38 SSE expired on 10 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 SSE done?
Y38 SSE was recorded at 83,298 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2023, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has Y38 SSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 SSE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on Y38 SSE 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 Y38 SSE find?
Y38 SSE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe slightly damaged.

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