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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y241 BLBMOT history

Y241 BLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

Y241 BLB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
93,751 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 BLB was last recorded at 93,751 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 26,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2016: 50,820 miles, lower than 104,643 miles on 27 Apr 2015.

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
67,633 miles · 26 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
26,118 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,751 miles
  • 2018 – 67,633 miles
  • 2017 – 64,462 miles
  • 2016 – 51,110 miles
  • 2015 – 104,643 miles
  • 2013 – 91,861 miles
  • 2012 – 74,006 miles
  • 2011 – 65,092 miles
  • 2010 – 55,031 miles
  • 2009 – 51,473 miles
  • 2008 – 46,638 miles
  • 2007 – 42,600 miles
  • 2006 – 36,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps starting to fade
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills started to corrode
  • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,751 miles (+26,118)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,751 miles
    Test number
    960647619136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps starting to fade
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills started to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under the vehicle

  2. Pass67,633 miles (+3,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    713013151448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  3. Pass64,462 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    790491857350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,450 miles (+13,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    294228574638
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass51,110 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,110 miles
    Test number
    581282577599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Fail50,820 miles (-53,823)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,820 miles
    Test number
    575734276600
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass104,643 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    348977315137
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge.

  8. Fail104,643 miles (+3)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,643 miles
    Test number
    416397415105
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to limit.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge.

  9. Fail104,640 miles (+12,779)2 dangerous7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,640 miles
    Test number
    868106905058
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  10. Pass91,861 miles (+220)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,861 miles
    Test number
    755063453349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear child seats fitted visual inspection of adult belts only

  11. Fail91,641 miles (+17,635)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,641 miles
    Test number
    599046543397
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber weak
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear child seats fitted visual inspection of adult belts only

  12. Pass74,006 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,006 miles
    Test number
    535048972115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,092 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    456627491084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,907 miles (+9,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,907 miles
    Test number
    126980991052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    622805000153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,031 miles (+3,558)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    243345300105
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to retract

  17. Pass51,473 miles (+4,835)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,473 miles
    Test number
    223666499100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,638 miles (+4,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    592607998195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,600 miles (+6,522)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,600 miles
    Test number
    790508197181
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass36,078 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    594150606268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y241 BLB

Does Y241 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y241 BLB expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y241 BLB?
The MOT on Y241 BLB expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y241 BLB done?
Y241 BLB was recorded at 93,751 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has Y241 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 BLB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y241 BLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y241 BLB find?
Y241 BLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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