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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y39 NLFMOT history

Y39 NLF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 26,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

Y39 NLF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,867 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 NLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 NLF was last recorded at 26,867 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,533 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,334 miles
Average per year
976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,867 miles
  • 2025 – 20,533 miles
  • 2023 – 20,476 miles
  • 2022 – 19,359 miles
  • 2021 – 15,034 miles
  • 2018 – 15,026 miles
  • 2017 – 15,023 miles
  • 2016 – 14,887 miles
  • 2014 – 14,302 miles
  • 2013 – 13,476 miles
  • 2012 – 12,460 miles
  • 2011 – 11,399 miles
  • 2010 – 10,486 miles
  • 2009 – 9,221 miles
  • 2008 – 8,637 miles
  • 2007 – 8,171 miles
  • 2006 – 7,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,867 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    403190775295
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail26,867 miles (+6,334)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,867 miles
    Test number
    131972663505
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass20,533 miles (+57)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    20,533 miles
    Test number
    297689887282
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass20,476 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    20,476 miles
    Test number
    639054320644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,359 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    19,359 miles
    Test number
    122041497130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,034 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    15,034 miles
    Test number
    828477503545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass15,026 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    15,026 miles
    Test number
    873404679325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,023 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,023 miles
    Test number
    551890516361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,887 miles (+585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,887 miles
    Test number
    232614097497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  10. Pass14,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    387877334356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,302 miles (+9)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,302 miles
    Test number
    817437334334
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Fail14,293 miles (+817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,293 miles
    Test number
    128009644134
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass13,476 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    13,476 miles
    Test number
    399884153158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,460 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,460 miles
    Test number
    105767602152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,399 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,399 miles
    Test number
    987519181090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,486 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,486 miles
    Test number
    192988780428
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass10,486 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,486 miles
    Test number
    313318780044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,221 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,221 miles
    Test number
    850185389014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,637 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,637 miles
    Test number
    163599788026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,171 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    8,171 miles
    Test number
    482367787071
    • 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)
  21. Pass7,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,426 miles
    Test number
    361889686072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 NLF

Does Y39 NLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 NLF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 NLF?
The MOT on Y39 NLF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 NLF done?
Y39 NLF was recorded at 26,867 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 976 miles a year.
Has Y39 NLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 NLF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y39 NLF 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 NLF find?
Y39 NLF passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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