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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y621 MAHMOT history

Y621 MAH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2023.

Y621 MAH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,608 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y621 MAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y621 MAH was last recorded at 140,608 miles on 11 Aug 2023, 9,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,567 miles · 25 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,041 miles
Average per year
7,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,608 miles
  • 2022 – 131,567 miles
  • 2020 – 125,507 miles
  • 2019 – 120,276 miles
  • 2018 – 117,919 miles
  • 2017 – 114,477 miles
  • 2016 – 110,706 miles
  • 2015 – 106,257 miles
  • 2014 – 100,499 miles
  • 2013 – 96,898 miles
  • 2012 – 80,674 miles
  • 2011 – 65,624 miles
  • 2010 – 51,248 miles
  • 2009 – 42,588 miles
  • 2008 – 33,485 miles
  • 2007 – 20,830 miles
  • 2006 – 12,186 miles
  • 2005 – 8,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Sill and under vehicle covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,608 miles (+9,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    184060520176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,567 miles (+6,060)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,567 miles
    Test number
    663954221110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,507 miles (+5,231)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,507 miles
    Test number
    637950746353
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,276 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,276 miles
    Test number
    766779331696
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill and under vehicle covers fitted

  5. Fail120,274 miles (+2,355)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,274 miles
    Test number
    937524606569
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake sticking on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill and under vehicle covers fitted

  6. Pass117,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,919 miles
    Test number
    268450652527
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill and under vehicle covers fitted

  7. Fail117,919 miles (+3,442)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,919 miles
    Test number
    130447077131
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joints both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill and under vehicle covers fitted

  8. Pass114,477 miles (+3,771)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    387315989085
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel joints play (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sticking on slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryAccessory removed from windscreen area
    • AdvisorySills and under floor covers fitted

  9. Pass110,706 miles (+4,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    101218338607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints play

  10. Pass106,257 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    179977975175
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front inner tyre walls splitting
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn

  11. Fail106,257 miles (+5,758)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    867217775178
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front inner tyre walls splitting
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn

  12. Pass100,499 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    236411284427
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front inner tyre walls cracking

  13. Fail100,499 miles (+3,601)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    826771384189
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front inner tyre walls cracking

  14. Pass96,898 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    587352683139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,806 miles (+16,132)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    855770783196
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass80,674 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    677792572116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    258181072426
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail80,673 miles (+15,049)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    557511272168
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    519205871101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail65,624 miles (+14,376)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    408915671195
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass51,248 miles (+367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    660506770166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Fail50,881 miles (+8,293)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    221997060488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass42,588 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    593227369107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,174 miles (+8,689)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,174 miles
    Test number
    822935259151
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass33,485 miles (+12,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    261176658170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres low on edges.225/40/18

  26. Pass20,830 miles (+8,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,830 miles
    Test number
    581159227134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,186 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,186 miles
    Test number
    443577496285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    8,531 miles
    Test number
    324228075225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y621 MAH

Does Y621 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y621 MAH expired on 24 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y621 MAH?
The MOT on Y621 MAH expired on 24 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y621 MAH done?
Y621 MAH was recorded at 140,608 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2023, an average of 7,400 miles a year.
Has Y621 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y621 MAH has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y621 MAH 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 Y621 MAH find?
Y621 MAH passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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