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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

Y8 MSGMOT history

Y8 MSG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

Y8 MSG blue 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 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
95,671 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 MSG was last recorded at 95,671 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 9,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2011: 15,525 miles, lower than 44,634 miles on 12 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,168 miles · 1 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
9,503 miles
Average per year
4,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,671 miles
  • 2021 – 86,168 miles
  • 2020 – 79,077 miles
  • 2019 – 75,097 miles
  • 2017 – 70,304 miles
  • 2016 – 66,378 miles
  • 2015 – 60,712 miles
  • 2014 – 57,349 miles
  • 2013 – 54,282 miles
  • 2011 – 15,525 miles
  • 2010 – 44,634 miles
  • 2009 – 37,993 miles
  • 2008 – 32,086 miles
  • 2007 – 25,373 miles
  • 2006 – 18,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,671 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber perished

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 Front anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,671 miles (+9,503)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,671 miles
    Test number
    938066051279
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber perished

  2. Pass86,168 miles (+7,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    846529790884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,077 miles (+3,980)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,077 miles
    Test number
    385921725787
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,097 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    308381697160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail75,090 miles (+4,786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,090 miles
    Test number
    277472581214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,304 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    333561648689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,274 miles (+3,896)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    664785759290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking brake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass66,378 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,378 miles
    Test number
    281093694077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,712 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    712098807064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,349 miles (+3,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,349 miles
    Test number
    539158244294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass54,282 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    395469613417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail54,282 miles (+38,757)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    855909913243
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass15,525 miles (-29,109)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,525 miles
    Test number
    685222521209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    842893490140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,634 miles (+6,641)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    831329180168
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass37,993 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    452169789182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,086 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    32,086 miles
    Test number
    980641798132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,373 miles (+6,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,373 miles
    Test number
    430047477167
    • NoteF/brake pads worn low /wear noted o/s/f suspension †bush/tyres will soon req renewal

  19. Pass18,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,657 miles
    Test number
    844037276106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 MSG

Does Y8 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 MSG expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 MSG?
The MOT on Y8 MSG expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 MSG done?
Y8 MSG was recorded at 95,671 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 4,907 miles a year.
Has Y8 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 MSG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y8 MSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 MSG find?
Y8 MSG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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