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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y47 MDPMOT history

Y47 MDP is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

Y47 MDP 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 25 Feb 2022
Mileage
123,739 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 MDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 MDP was last recorded at 123,739 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 3,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,162 miles · 6 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,577 miles
Average per year
3,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,739 miles
  • 2021 – 120,162 miles
  • 2020 – 117,487 miles
  • 2019 – 112,372 miles
  • 2018 – 108,053 miles
  • 2017 – 101,917 miles
  • 2016 – 95,383 miles
  • 2015 – 91,623 miles
  • 2014 – 91,003 miles
  • 2013 – 90,762 miles
  • 2012 – 86,235 miles
  • 2011 – 83,746 miles
  • 2010 – 79,801 miles
  • 2009 – 75,218 miles
  • 2008 – 71,172 miles
  • 2007 – 67,534 miles
  • 2006 – 62,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,739 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe split at rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,739 miles (+3,577)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,739 miles
    Test number
    644056086980
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe split at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass120,162 miles (+2,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    559825471411
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavy wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,487 miles
    Test number
    518033795867
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail117,487 miles (+5,115)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,487 miles
    Test number
    967150980535
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass112,372 miles (+4,319)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,372 miles
    Test number
    951661499888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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)

  6. Pass108,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    612280212846
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail108,053 miles (+6,136)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    750483598032
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass101,917 miles (+6,534)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,917 miles
    Test number
    198130137490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake requires attention
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped

  9. Pass95,383 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,383 miles
    Test number
    916974331144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    168024355091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,623 miles (+620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,623 miles
    Test number
    637341455039
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass91,003 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    935855054028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,762 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    286495443036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    499124552074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,235 miles (+2,489)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,235 miles
    Test number
    577434252018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    105205451047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,746 miles (+3,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,746 miles
    Test number
    228472351077
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass79,801 miles (+4,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    610175150000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass75,218 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,218 miles
    Test number
    594885459003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass71,172 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    674597958073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,534 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    510314357025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    62,034 miles
    Test number
    300795756028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y47 MDP

Does Y47 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 MDP expired on 25 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 MDP?
The MOT on Y47 MDP expired on 25 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 MDP done?
Y47 MDP was recorded at 123,739 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 3,870 miles a year.
Has Y47 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 MDP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y47 MDP 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 MDP find?
Y47 MDP failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split at rear; nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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