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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y39 VLDMOT history

Y39 VLD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

Y39 VLD 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 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
45,836 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 VLD was last recorded at 45,836 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,714 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 45,836 miles
  • 2022 – 45,714 miles
  • 2021 – 42,632 miles
  • 2020 – 40,943 miles
  • 2019 – 40,332 miles
  • 2018 – 38,351 miles
  • 2017 – 35,646 miles
  • 2016 – 34,336 miles
  • 2015 – 31,665 miles
  • 2014 – 29,337 miles
  • 2013 – 27,644 miles
  • 2012 – 26,406 miles
  • 2011 – 24,227 miles
  • 2010 – 22,585 miles
  • 2009 – 17,686 miles
  • 2008 – 16,339 miles
  • 2007 – 12,554 miles
  • 2006 – 9,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,836 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,836 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,836 miles
    Test number
    977645353812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,714 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    158809179899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,632 miles (+1,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,632 miles
    Test number
    696205839170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Pass40,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    529224623193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail40,943 miles (+611)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    811653861737
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass40,332 miles (+1,981)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,332 miles
    Test number
    538956229494
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass38,351 miles (+2,705)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    475844062327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,646 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,646 miles
    Test number
    216324046307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,336 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,336 miles
    Test number
    470111367916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,665 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,665 miles
    Test number
    178560889060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    698516044230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail29,337 miles (+1,693)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    716296144244
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass27,644 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    296396343227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,406 miles
    Test number
    468187622248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,403 miles (+2,176)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,403 miles
    Test number
    706427422277
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass24,227 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,227 miles
    Test number
    666764471023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,225 miles (+1,640)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    988473971031
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  18. Pass22,585 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,585 miles
    Test number
    751759590013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,580 miles (+4,894)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,580 miles
    Test number
    992217690021
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass17,686 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,686 miles
    Test number
    444056199095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail17,684 miles (+1,345)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,684 miles
    Test number
    561453299026
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass16,339 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    16,339 miles
    Test number
    651650078020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,554 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,554 miles
    Test number
    161907757489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    9,916 miles
    Test number
    534714956024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 VLD

Does Y39 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 VLD expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 VLD?
The MOT on Y39 VLD expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 VLD done?
Y39 VLD was recorded at 45,836 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has Y39 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 VLD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y39 VLD 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 VLD find?
Y39 VLD passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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