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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y17 JPBMOT history

Y17 JPB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 109,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

Y17 JPB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
36
22 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 JPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 JPB was last recorded at 109,072 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,070 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,072 miles
  • 2025 – 107,104 miles
  • 2024 – 104,316 miles
  • 2023 – 101,097 miles
  • 2022 – 97,980 miles
  • 2021 – 94,632 miles
  • 2020 – 92,082 miles
  • 2019 – 90,088 miles
  • 2018 – 87,490 miles
  • 2017 – 84,698 miles
  • 2016 – 81,760 miles
  • 2015 – 79,467 miles
  • 2014 – 76,576 miles
  • 2013 – 73,361 miles
  • 2012 – 72,326 miles
  • 2011 – 70,985 miles
  • 2010 – 69,062 miles
  • 2009 – 66,778 miles
  • 2008 – 62,413 miles
  • 2007 – 57,181 miles
  • 2006 – 51,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,072 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

36 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,072 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    107073944467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,070 miles (+1,966)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    599878514439
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    468507419482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,104 miles (+2,788)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,104 miles
    Test number
    260520510953
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,316 miles (+3,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    648620064242
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror slight delamination in lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill cover fitted restricting access

  6. Pass101,097 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,097 miles
    Test number
    622223111529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted

  7. Fail101,094 miles (+3,114)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,094 miles
    Test number
    822089530131
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and sill covers fitted

  8. Pass97,980 miles (+3,348)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,980 miles
    Test number
    223724859886
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    628210537804
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail94,632 miles (+2,550)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,632 miles
    Test number
    292777058447
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,082 miles (+1,994)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,082 miles
    Test number
    827876112273
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,088 miles (+2,598)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,088 miles
    Test number
    704957114653
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    378379136502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail87,490 miles (+2,792)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    974709885966
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass84,698 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    197624892196
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE HAS SMALL SPLIT IN INNER SIDEWALL,DUE TO UNDER INFLATION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  16. Fail84,697 miles (+2,937)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    945348850103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE HAS SMALL SPLIT IN INNER SIDEWALL,DUE TO UNDER INFLATION
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  17. Pass81,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    930525096364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,760 miles (+2,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    965238977662
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass79,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    852845147860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail79,467 miles (+2,891)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    448343040660
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    109019744252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,576 miles (+3,215)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,576 miles
    Test number
    665009044259
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Fail73,361 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    459414323201
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass73,361 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,361 miles
    Test number
    868244723233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail72,326 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    387518542405
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  26. Pass72,326 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    599478142258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,985 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,985 miles
    Test number
    465033241233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,062 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    374860530295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,778 miles (+4,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    962336639229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass62,413 miles (+133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    104901488270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  31. Fail62,280 miles (+5,099)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    740840678288
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  32. Pass57,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    302428867271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  33. Fail57,181 miles (+5,213)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    471648067201
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  34. Pass51,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    523462776286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail51,968 miles (+2,293)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,968 miles
    Test number
    784081876254
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  36. Pass49,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    173827716192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 JPB

Does Y17 JPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 JPB is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 JPB?
The MOT on Y17 JPB is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 JPB done?
Y17 JPB was recorded at 109,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 2,918 miles a year.
Has Y17 JPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 JPB has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 JPB 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 Y17 JPB find?
Y17 JPB passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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