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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y39 YYWMOT history

Y39 YYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

Y39 YYW 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 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
118,270 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 YYW
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
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 YYW was last recorded at 118,270 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2011: 83,936 miles, lower than 95,423 miles on 31 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,217 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,270 miles
  • 2021 – 116,866 miles
  • 2020 – 116,760 miles
  • 2019 – 114,852 miles
  • 2018 – 113,504 miles
  • 2017 – 111,887 miles
  • 2016 – 109,901 miles
  • 2015 – 103,682 miles
  • 2014 – 98,220 miles
  • 2013 – 94,873 miles
  • 2012 – 91,403 miles
  • 2011 – 83,936 miles
  • 2010 – 95,423 miles
  • 2009 – 66,481 miles
  • 2008 – 53,365 miles
  • 2007 – 43,435 miles
  • 2006 – 37,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,270 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe slightly damaged.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,270 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    868425471924
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,270 miles (+53)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    845997236184
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,217 miles (+1,351)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,217 miles
    Test number
    211756732400
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,866 miles (+106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,866 miles
    Test number
    303834296460
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel hub corroded on both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

  5. Fail116,760 miles (+1,908)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,760 miles
    Test number
    722213336609
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,852 miles (+34)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    942607533298
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,818 miles (+1,314)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,818 miles
    Test number
    143399951387
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,504 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    811795842953
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 /3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail113,504 miles (+1,617)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    520995522524
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 /3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 /3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass111,887 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,887 miles
    Test number
    368497147339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass109,901 miles (+6,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,901 miles
    Test number
    801655372528
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  12. Pass103,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    309477214234
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail103,682 miles (+5,462)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    824696363214
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass98,220 miles (+3,347)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,220 miles
    Test number
    896146344221
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass94,873 miles (+3,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,873 miles
    Test number
    679747343213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass91,403 miles (+7,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    666629442296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,936 miles (-11,487)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,936 miles
    Test number
    327395041466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut need attention

  18. Pass95,423 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    852543840289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  19. Fail95,420 miles (+28,939)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,420 miles
    Test number
    354725930484
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  20. Pass66,481 miles (+13,116)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,481 miles
    Test number
    350599239290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre and outer wall are deterioated by cracks
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wall deteriated by cracks

  21. Pass53,365 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    533992018107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,360 miles (+9,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,360 miles
    Test number
    801919408192
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass43,435 miles (+6,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    883892867012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cracking on outter walls on off side rear tyre

  24. Pass37,092 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,092 miles
    Test number
    592005766015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,017 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,017 miles
    Test number
    111982066059
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about Y39 YYW

Does Y39 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 YYW expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 YYW?
The MOT on Y39 YYW expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 YYW done?
Y39 YYW was recorded at 118,270 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has Y39 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 YYW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y39 YYW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y39 YYW find?
Y39 YYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; fuel filler pipe slightly damaged., and 3 more.

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