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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y49 OBLMOT history

Y49 OBL is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

Y49 OBL green 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 Jul 2024
Mileage
108,591 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 OBL was last recorded at 108,591 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 3,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,161 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,430 miles
Average per year
4,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,591 miles
  • 2022 – 105,161 miles
  • 2021 – 104,388 miles
  • 2020 – 103,794 miles
  • 2017 – 101,872 miles
  • 2016 – 97,221 miles
  • 2015 – 88,511 miles
  • 2014 – 79,460 miles
  • 2012 – 63,991 miles
  • 2010 – 59,863 miles
  • 2009 – 55,998 miles
  • 2008 – 49,692 miles
  • 2007 – 43,226 miles
  • 2006 – 35,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,591 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front anti roll bar completely removed and drop links etc.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fitted with stretched tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brakes rise and fall poor , but looks like car has been stood & discs still clearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing badly and feathered on outside edge , needs tracking check and adjust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,591 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    649297663846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,161 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    105,161 miles
    Test number
    217954906724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,388 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    104,388 miles
    Test number
    974410453711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    826967314710
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar completely removed and drop links etc.
    • AdvisoryFitted with stretched tyres

  5. Fail103,794 miles (+1,922)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,794 miles
    Test number
    263567824542
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar completely removed and drop links etc.
    • AdvisoryFitted with stretched tyres

  6. Pass101,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    594188340701
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes rise and fall poor , but looks like car has been stood & discs still clearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly and feathered on outside edge , needs tracking check and adjust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge
    • AdvisoryCar would not start without jump pack at start of mot , needs battery check and alternator check

  7. Fail101,872 miles (+4,651)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,872 miles
    Test number
    479365400897
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes rise and fall poor , but looks like car has been stood & discs still clearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing badly and feathered on outside edge , needs tracking check and adjust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge
    • AdvisoryCar would not start without jump pack at start of mot , needs battery check and alternator check

  8. Pass97,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    291000952967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,221 miles (+8,710)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,221 miles
    Test number
    259770084123
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass88,511 miles (+6)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    928121895009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low

  11. Fail88,505 miles (+9,045)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,505 miles
    Test number
    496569085099
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low

  12. Pass79,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    117136284069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,460 miles (+15,469)1 dangerous14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    146442174449
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  14. Pass63,991 miles (+4,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,991 miles
    Test number
    349869842429
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass59,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    724504010302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,863 miles (+3,865)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    514594110309
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass55,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    321846049207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,998 miles (+6,306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    253936949211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass49,692 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    801561768064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,226 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    902250667001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    452128056065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 OBL

Does Y49 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 OBL expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 OBL?
The MOT on Y49 OBL expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 OBL done?
Y49 OBL was recorded at 108,591 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 4,195 miles a year.
Has Y49 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 OBL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y49 OBL 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 Y49 OBL find?
Y49 OBL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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