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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

Y49 TBFMOT history

Y49 TBF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

Y49 TBF black 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 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
126,091 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 TBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 TBF was last recorded at 126,091 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 7,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,307 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
7,784 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,091 miles
  • 2021 – 118,307 miles
  • 2019 – 114,005 miles
  • 2018 – 111,499 miles
  • 2017 – 105,915 miles
  • 2016 – 103,398 miles
  • 2015 – 99,285 miles
  • 2014 – 96,423 miles
  • 2013 – 94,005 miles
  • 2012 – 91,470 miles
  • 2011 – 89,139 miles
  • 2010 – 84,445 miles
  • 2009 – 74,122 miles
  • 2008 – 62,371 miles
  • 2007 – 53,249 miles
  • 2006 – 47,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,091 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,091 miles (+7,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    577614900779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,307 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    815771506343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose and undertray

  3. Fail118,307 miles (+4,302)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    721544805455
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray loose and undertray

  4. Pass114,005 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,005 miles
    Test number
    918720386583
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  5. Pass111,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    453316053341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,499 miles (+5,584)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    954864266905
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,915 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    105,915 miles
    Test number
    944605469209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,398 miles (+4,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,398 miles
    Test number
    134680968737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding

  9. Pass99,285 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    679387123965
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  10. Fail99,285 miles (+2,862)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    390717596559
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  11. Pass96,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    836054524212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail96,423 miles (+2,418)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    855014624267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass94,005 miles (+2,535)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    905652213269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front suspension appears to be out of alignment

  14. Pass91,470 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    427737622226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    768964421241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,139 miles (+4,694)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,139 miles
    Test number
    658352321263
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass84,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    874427380175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail84,445 miles (+10,323)4 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,445 miles
    Test number
    351792380123
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass74,122 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,122 miles
    Test number
    470860199129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,059 miles (+11,688)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,059 miles
    Test number
    431797689116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass62,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    764348028190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,371 miles (+9,122)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    561568628111
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteScrew in nearsidefront tread.nail in nearside rear tread.

  23. Fail53,249 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    212642327106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass53,249 miles (+6,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,249 miles
    Test number
    780562627100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass47,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,156 miles
    Test number
    100913326148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 TBF

Does Y49 TBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 TBF expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 TBF?
The MOT on Y49 TBF expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 TBF done?
Y49 TBF was recorded at 126,091 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has Y49 TBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 TBF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y49 TBF 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 TBF find?
Y49 TBF passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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