
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y39 SSOMOT history
Y39 SSO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 98,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 98,846 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y39 SSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y39 SSO was last recorded at 98,846 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 2,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 95,933 miles · 9 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,913 miles
- Average per year
- 4,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,846 miles
- 2023 – 95,933 miles
- 2022 – 92,444 miles
- 2021 – 88,737 miles
- 2020 – 87,054 miles
- 2019 – 83,656 miles
- 2018 – 80,379 miles
- 2017 – 76,413 miles
- 2016 – 72,414 miles
- 2015 – 72,398 miles
- 2014 – 65,894 miles
- 2013 – 55,636 miles
- 2012 – 49,318 miles
- 2011 – 45,162 miles
- 2010 – 38,888 miles
- 2009 – 32,879 miles
- 2008 – 27,044 miles
- 2007 – 22,949 miles
- 2006 – 18,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Both front inner wheel arches are heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both head lamps are cloudy/glazed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,846 miles (+2,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,846 miles
- Test number
- 810547685189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,933 miles (+3,489)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 95,933 miles
- Test number
- 958960882113
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnderside battery carrier corroded, not likely to fail
- AdvisoryVarious suspension and underside components corroded
Pass92,444 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 92,444 miles
- Test number
- 328730967885
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,444 miles (+3,707)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,444 miles
- Test number
- 165490385067
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass88,737 miles (+5)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,737 miles
- Test number
- 967041952254
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches are heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth head lamps are cloudy/glazed
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFloors and chassis corroded front and rear
- AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit
- AdvisoryLong hand brake travel
- AdvisoryLow performance in particular in off side parking brake
- AdvisoryNear side front lower suspension arm, bushes perished/cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake hoses, metal ferrules heavily corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Fail88,732 miles (+1,678)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,732 miles
- Test number
- 594187205900
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches are heavily corroded
- AdvisoryBoth head lamps are cloudy/glazed
- AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryFloors and chassis corroded front and rear
- AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit
- AdvisoryLong hand brake travel
- AdvisoryLow performance in particular in off side parking brake
- AdvisoryNear side front lower suspension arm, bushes perished/cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear brake hoses, metal ferrules heavily corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass87,054 miles (+3,398)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,054 miles
- Test number
- 662987853910
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side on the subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak rear of the gearbox
- AdvisoryVarious body and chassis areas have coroded
- AdvisoryVarious suspension braking and steering components have coroded
Pass83,656 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 83,656 miles
- Test number
- 501465801875
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear jacking points rusty
Fail83,645 miles (+3,266)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,645 miles
- Test number
- 969940436303
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch near sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipes near fuel tank covered with grease/anti rust agent (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres light wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear both rear jacking points corroded
Pass80,379 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 80,379 miles
- Test number
- 647674838665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,413 miles (+3,999)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 76,413 miles
- Test number
- 741375006339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,414 miles
- Test number
- 307410887709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,414 miles (+16)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,414 miles
- Test number
- 783003165854
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass72,398 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 72,398 miles
- Test number
- 526030043717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,384 miles (+1,581)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,384 miles
- Test number
- 248531782037
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail70,803 miles1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,803 miles
- Test number
- 169515375046
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHandbrake has little reserve travel
- NoteRear axle mounting cradle corroded
Pass70,803 miles (+4,909)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 70,803 miles
- Test number
- 336215675077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHandbrake has little reserve travel
- NoteRear axle mounting cradle corroded
Pass65,894 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,894 miles
- Test number
- 166503184088
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight play
- NoteBoth rear outer sills and lower inner sills corroded
- NoteO/s/f wing slight corrosion
Fail65,894 miles (+10,258)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,894 miles
- Test number
- 867903284012
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slight play
- NoteBoth rear outer sills and lower inner sills corroded
- NoteEngine managment lamp on
- NoteO/s/f wing slight corrosion
Pass55,636 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 55,636 miles
- Test number
- 145910473484
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth rear axle brake hose ferrules corroded
Fail55,636 miles (+6,318)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,636 miles
- Test number
- 196940173077
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth rear axle brake hose ferrules corroded
Pass49,318 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 49,318 miles
- Test number
- 336719962071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,315 miles (+4,153)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,315 miles
- Test number
- 159023162476
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn
Pass45,162 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,162 miles
- Test number
- 988556751064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,888 miles (+6,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,888 miles
- Test number
- 382935550046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,879 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 32,879 miles
- Test number
- 544587059069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,798 miles (+5,754)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,798 miles
- Test number
- 703499149033
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,044 miles
- Test number
- 330549648011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,044 miles (+4,095)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,044 miles
- Test number
- 984049648059
- FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass22,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 22,949 miles
- Test number
- 270706337010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,949 miles (+4,055)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,949 miles
- Test number
- 163366837047
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass18,894 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 18,894 miles
- Test number
- 893161646073
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces
- NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded slightly
Questions about Y39 SSO
- Does Y39 SSO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y39 SSO expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y39 SSO?
- The MOT on Y39 SSO expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y39 SSO done?
- Y39 SSO was recorded at 98,846 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
- Has Y39 SSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y39 SSO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y39 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 Y39 SSO find?
- Y39 SSO passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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