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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

Y4 JOSMOT history

Y4 JOS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

Y4 JOS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
78,775 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 JOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 JOS was last recorded at 78,775 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,768 miles · 11 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,775 miles
  • 2017 – 78,686 miles
  • 2016 – 76,299 miles
  • 2015 – 75,407 miles
  • 2014 – 75,176 miles
  • 2013 – 74,347 miles
  • 2012 – 73,382 miles
  • 2011 – 72,925 miles
  • 2010 – 72,285 miles
  • 2008 – 71,296 miles
  • 2007 – 61,429 miles
  • 2006 – 47,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,775 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,775 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    386508260288
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail78,768 miles (+82)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    101559392959
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass78,686 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    446179607310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,299 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,299 miles
    Test number
    163745214588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,407 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,407 miles
    Test number
    786384445265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,176 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,176 miles
    Test number
    448003834424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,347 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    257955943269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  8. Pass73,382 miles (+457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,382 miles
    Test number
    868684622248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  9. Pass72,925 miles (+640)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    289060651155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteDiagnostic warning lamp on
  10. Pass72,285 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    891413360188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,296 miles (+9,867)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    233582718382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  12. Pass61,429 miles (+13,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    482694107302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,465 miles
    Test number
    983199496253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 JOS

Does Y4 JOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 JOS expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 JOS?
The MOT on Y4 JOS expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 JOS done?
Y4 JOS was recorded at 78,775 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 1,992 miles a year.
Has Y4 JOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 JOS has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y4 JOS 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 Y4 JOS find?
Y4 JOS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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