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BMW 316

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y52 MCDMOT history

Y52 MCD is a green petrol BMW 316 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

Y52 MCD 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 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
144,012 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y52 MCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y52 MCD was last recorded at 144,012 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,619 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,393 miles
Average per year
6,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,012 miles
  • 2022 – 142,619 miles
  • 2021 – 140,896 miles
  • 2020 – 139,805 miles
  • 2019 – 133,444 miles
  • 2018 – 125,398 miles
  • 2017 – 116,251 miles
  • 2016 – 108,303 miles
  • 2015 – 98,967 miles
  • 2014 – 87,673 miles
  • 2013 – 77,039 miles
  • 2012 – 63,544 miles
  • 2011 – 57,592 miles
  • 2010 – 52,755 miles
  • 2009 – 47,719 miles
  • 2008 – 43,416 miles
  • 2007 – 36,974 miles
  • 2006 – 30,034 miles
  • 2005 – 28,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,012 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (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))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    746628748640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (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))

  2. Fail144,012 miles (+1,393)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    371039814888
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (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. Pass142,619 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,619 miles
    Test number
    489762962861
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    959651492750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail140,896 miles (+1,091)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,896 miles
    Test number
    883188647544
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass139,805 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,805 miles
    Test number
    334721479413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail139,790 miles (+6,346)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,790 miles
    Test number
    823720890612
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass133,444 miles (+8,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,444 miles
    Test number
    172599007138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,398 miles (+9,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,398 miles
    Test number
    178838628368
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass116,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,251 miles
    Test number
    428807585906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,244 miles (+7,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,244 miles
    Test number
    388011987995
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass108,303 miles (+9,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    479287463488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,967 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,967 miles
    Test number
    265215015081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,673 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,673 miles
    Test number
    725008524074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,039 miles
    Test number
    125284823021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail77,039 miles (+13,495)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,039 miles
    Test number
    688074023066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,544 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,544 miles
    Test number
    267188912022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,592 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    499614921058
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight bulge in tyre sidewall, n/s/r. where the Dunlop logo is "D"
    • NoteSlight bulge in sidewall of O/s/r tyre over the "o" in "SPORT"

  19. Pass57,592 miles (+4,837)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,592 miles
    Test number
    768494721084
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight bulge in tyre sidewall, n/s/r. where the Dunlop logo is "D"
    • NoteSlight bulge in sidewall of O/s/r tyre over the "o" in "SPORT"

  20. Pass52,755 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,755 miles
    Test number
    251485820083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    310986329090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,719 miles (+4,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,719 miles
    Test number
    910536429054
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

  23. Pass43,416 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,416 miles
    Test number
    450847078052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,974 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    843631787016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,034 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    851022086071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    353964435310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y52 MCD

Does Y52 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y52 MCD expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y52 MCD?
The MOT on Y52 MCD expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y52 MCD done?
Y52 MCD was recorded at 144,012 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
Has Y52 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y52 MCD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y52 MCD 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 Y52 MCD find?
Y52 MCD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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