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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y47 WRMMOT history

Y47 WRM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

Y47 WRM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2022
Mileage
162,093 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 WRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 WRM was last recorded at 162,093 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 10,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,923 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
10,170 miles
Average per year
6,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 162,093 miles
  • 2021 – 151,923 miles
  • 2020 – 149,221 miles
  • 2019 – 146,617 miles
  • 2018 – 143,646 miles
  • 2017 – 138,969 miles
  • 2016 – 128,294 miles
  • 2015 – 119,545 miles
  • 2014 – 114,695 miles
  • 2013 – 113,296 miles
  • 2012 – 111,359 miles
  • 2011 – 109,684 miles
  • 2010 – 99,724 miles
  • 2009 – 84,807 miles
  • 2008 – 73,647 miles
  • 2007 – 62,812 miles
  • 2006 – 53,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,093 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,093 miles (+10,170)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,093 miles
    Test number
    295778180928
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,923 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,923 miles
    Test number
    144467914275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,221 miles
    Test number
    864951079962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail149,221 miles (+2,604)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,221 miles
    Test number
    572594665469
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass146,617 miles (+2,971)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    146,617 miles
    Test number
    533622409192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,646 miles (+4,677)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    143,646 miles
    Test number
    726641397047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass138,969 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,969 miles
    Test number
    463659723942
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail138,967 miles (+10,673)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,967 miles
    Test number
    691537536173
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass128,294 miles (+8,749)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    308470039725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySubstantial engine oil leak

  10. Pass119,545 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    127994545404
    • NoteEngine oil leaking
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty in clip beside fuel tank
    • NoteParkbrake effort relatively poor
    • NotePlay steering offside

  11. Fail119,545 miles (+4,850)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,545 miles
    Test number
    598104345025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine oil leaking
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes rusty in clip beside fuel tank
    • NoteParkbrake effort relatively poor
    • NotePlay steering offside

  12. Pass114,695 miles (+1,399)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    296731854030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn on inside edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion in metal brake pipe by nearside rear brake hose
    • NoteSlight corrosion in metal brake pipe by offside rear brake hose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass113,296 miles (+1,937)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    816581253052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/front lower wishbone bush worn.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

  14. Pass111,359 miles (+1,675)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    111,359 miles
    Test number
    546061452010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge.

  15. Pass109,684 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    565625951071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,724 miles (+14,917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,724 miles
    Test number
    882323950055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,807 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    230521759011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow readings from nearside parking brakes!
    • NoteRear suspension looks low(ride height)?

  18. Fail84,807 miles (+11,160)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    283881059022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow readings from nearside parking brakes!
    • NoteRear suspension looks low(ride height)?

  19. Pass73,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    233404958091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension low!

  20. Fail73,647 miles (+10,835)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    511034758017
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension low!

  21. Pass62,812 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    502995957078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,283 miles (+8,648)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    103804057073
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear suspension low!
    • NoteScrew in centre of nearside front tyre tread!

  23. Pass53,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    53,635 miles
    Test number
    621358946020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y47 WRM

Does Y47 WRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 WRM expired on 14 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 WRM?
The MOT on Y47 WRM expired on 14 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 WRM done?
Y47 WRM was recorded at 162,093 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 6,643 miles a year.
Has Y47 WRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 WRM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y47 WRM 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 WRM find?
Y47 WRM failed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; front oil leaking excessively from engine; nearside rear shock absorbers has negligible damping effect, and 6 more.

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