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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

Y47 LVTMOT history

Y47 LVT is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2022 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.

Y47 LVT 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 Aug 2022
Mileage
99,805 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 LVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 LVT was last recorded at 99,805 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,542 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,263 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,805 miles
  • 2021 – 98,542 miles
  • 2020 – 98,468 miles
  • 2019 – 97,513 miles
  • 2015 – 96,235 miles
  • 2013 – 91,651 miles
  • 2012 – 87,951 miles
  • 2011 – 86,078 miles
  • 2009 – 73,922 miles
  • 2007 – 62,734 miles
  • 2006 – 44,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,805 miles
  • DangerousMacpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,805 miles (+1,263)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    740934955282
    • DangerousMacpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,542 miles (+74)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    351854146849
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,468 miles (+955)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    640536162636
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front level sensor damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,513 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    634135035910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,235 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    836838695121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,651 miles (+3,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,651 miles
    Test number
    936700893139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass87,951 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,951 miles
    Test number
    838873632145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,078 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    689435321144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,922 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,922 miles
    Test number
    434611299162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,877 miles (+7,143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,877 miles
    Test number
    334206439071
    • 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)
    • 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)

  11. Pass62,734 miles (+17,739)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,734 miles
    Test number
    792644707251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    511264396177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y47 LVT

Does Y47 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 LVT expired on 4 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 LVT?
The MOT on Y47 LVT expired on 4 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 LVT done?
Y47 LVT was recorded at 99,805 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has Y47 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 LVT has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y47 LVT 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 Y47 LVT find?
Y47 LVT failed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability; front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 5 more.

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