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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y4 SUNMOT history

Y4 SUN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

Y4 SUN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,242 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 SUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 SUN was last recorded at 138,242 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 17,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,912 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17,330 miles
Average per year
6,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,242 miles
  • 2023 – 120,912 miles
  • 2022 – 118,323 miles
  • 2021 – 115,988 miles
  • 2020 – 114,313 miles
  • 2019 – 111,758 miles
  • 2017 – 109,349 miles
  • 2016 – 93,096 miles
  • 2015 – 86,202 miles
  • 2014 – 79,194 miles
  • 2013 – 69,594 miles
  • 2012 – 55,367 miles
  • 2011 – 45,573 miles
  • 2010 – 41,408 miles
  • 2009 – 38,310 miles
  • 2008 – 33,024 miles
  • 2007 – 26,570 miles
  • 2006 – 19,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,242 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,242 miles (+17,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,242 miles
    Test number
    825754906833
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass120,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,912 miles
    Test number
    701065212035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,910 miles (+2,587)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,910 miles
    Test number
    459148732061
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass118,323 miles (+2,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,323 miles
    Test number
    372979099573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded - front flange

  5. Pass115,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    573723956830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail115,987 miles (+1,674)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,987 miles
    Test number
    750920759712
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass114,313 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    858820327614
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail114,313 miles (+2,555)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,313 miles
    Test number
    570030663329
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass111,758 miles (+2,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,758 miles
    Test number
    865029136754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,349 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    231702735125
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail109,349 miles (+7,630)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    874057736153
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass101,719 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    939178673777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,096 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    485228626003
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  14. Fail93,096 miles (+6,894)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    991565896581
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  15. Pass86,202 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    828393125009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail86,202 miles (+7,008)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    796662925037
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    267505134083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail79,194 miles (+9,600)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    989464334071
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,594 miles (+14,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    876715823018
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass55,367 miles (+9,794)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    679515142064
    • NoteAirbag light on (fail from april 2012)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slighty perished

  21. Pass45,573 miles (+4,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    539241931058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRenew rear indicator bulbs faded.

  22. Pass41,408 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,408 miles
    Test number
    281785820012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass38,310 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,310 miles
    Test number
    964038539050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    100683048488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,024 miles (+21)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    793833848061
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail33,003 miles (+6,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    790749438030
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail26,570 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    384548537050
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass26,570 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,570 miles
    Test number
    671488837093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,513 miles
    Test number
    991184536048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 SUN

Does Y4 SUN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 SUN expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 SUN?
The MOT on Y4 SUN expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 SUN done?
Y4 SUN was recorded at 138,242 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 6,550 miles a year.
Has Y4 SUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 SUN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 SUN 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 SUN find?
Y4 SUN passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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