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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc

YS54 UMBMOT history

YS54 UMB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
188,400 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

YS54 UMB was last recorded at 188,400 miles on 5 Oct 2021, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,326 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,074 miles
Average per year
7,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,400 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,400 miles (+1,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,400 miles
    Test number
    624511065503
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  2. Pass187,326 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,326 miles
    Test number
    393163728695
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,324 miles (+8,034)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,324 miles
    Test number
    225973628895
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,290 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    179,290 miles
    Test number
    551210324485
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail179,279 miles (+98)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,279 miles
    Test number
    293151941298
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,181 miles (+85)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,181 miles
    Test number
    270909525230
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail179,096 miles (+7,725)1 dangerous12 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,096 miles
    Test number
    210684757581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,371 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,371 miles
    Test number
    401963825813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar link rod boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi deteriorated

  9. Fail171,369 miles (+12,209)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    741339249945
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar link rod boots deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  10. Pass159,160 miles (+8,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    362444404755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass150,757 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,757 miles
    Test number
    427105468849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail150,706 miles (+7,205)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,706 miles
    Test number
    182317445281
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass143,501 miles (+9,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    143,501 miles
    Test number
    976711905137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,402 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    948234494067
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail134,402 miles (+4,999)4 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    615902594085
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass129,403 miles (+4,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    945704893025
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass125,222 miles (+5,652)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    359161602131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass119,570 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    236964101439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,222 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,222 miles
    Test number
    894392000133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass107,362 miles (+6,601)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    150462159153
    • NoteRear brake pads 2/3rds worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from propshaft/rear axle seal

  21. Fail100,761 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    412265668118
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass100,761 miles (+17,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,761 miles
    Test number
    610275368141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass83,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    133542957391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YS54 UMB

When is the MOT due on YS54 UMB?
The MOT on YS54 UMB expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YS54 UMB done?
YS54 UMB was recorded at 188,400 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2021, an average of 7,601 miles a year.
Has YS54 UMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YS54 UMB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on YS54 UMB 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 YS54 UMB find?
YS54 UMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2021 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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