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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y39 LBAMOT history

Y39 LBA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

Y39 LBA silver 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 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
130,701 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 LBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 LBA was last recorded at 130,701 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,567 miles · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,701 miles
  • 2020 – 125,821 miles
  • 2019 – 119,542 miles
  • 2018 – 115,813 miles
  • 2017 – 111,936 miles
  • 2016 – 107,808 miles
  • 2015 – 100,166 miles
  • 2014 – 97,899 miles
  • 2013 – 95,411 miles
  • 2012 – 92,453 miles
  • 2011 – 89,281 miles
  • 2010 – 84,712 miles
  • 2009 – 75,483 miles
  • 2008 – 65,369 miles
  • 2007 – 57,270 miles
  • 2006 – 51,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,701 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,701 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,701 miles
    Test number
    891701137645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,567 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,567 miles
    Test number
    200122977334
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,821 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,821 miles
    Test number
    206696011825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,555 miles (+6,013)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    389694577745
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Badly Worn on inner edge (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,542 miles (+3,729)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,542 miles
    Test number
    306940174079
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met offside low effort
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisy

  6. Pass115,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    223020728268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail115,813 miles (+3,877)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    252735412108
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass111,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,936 miles
    Test number
    740610435293
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail111,936 miles (+4,128)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,936 miles
    Test number
    336003293803
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass107,808 miles (+7,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    424550356800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust manifold leaking exhaust gasses.

  11. Pass100,166 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    358262795067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar drop link is bent
    • NoteOne of the nearside rear position lamps is brighter than the other

  12. Fail100,166 miles (+2,267)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,166 miles
    Test number
    598742895098
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar drop link is bent
    • NoteOne of the nearside rear position lamps is brighter than the other

  13. Pass97,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    677603694037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,899 miles (+2,488)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    377523794045
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass95,411 miles (+2,958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    365146483091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Pass92,453 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    196591602162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail92,453 miles (+3,172)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    958428592031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass89,281 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    988229281032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

  19. Fail89,281 miles (+4,569)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    576539481011
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection to be carried out

  20. Pass84,712 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    492846590058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,704 miles (+9,221)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,704 miles
    Test number
    984350490015
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass75,483 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,483 miles
    Test number
    663084309111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail75,410 miles (+10,041)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,410 miles
    Test number
    812346899044
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass65,369 miles (+8,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    971611288094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,270 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,270 miles
    Test number
    824401687053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,106 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    310502986062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail51,044 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,044 miles
    Test number
    333846676035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y39 LBA

Does Y39 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 LBA expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 LBA?
The MOT on Y39 LBA expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 LBA done?
Y39 LBA was recorded at 130,701 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has Y39 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 LBA has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y39 LBA 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 Y39 LBA find?
Y39 LBA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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