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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc

Y246 BPLMOT history

Y246 BPL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

Y246 BPL silver 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 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
179,555 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 BPL was last recorded at 179,555 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 9,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2008: 35 miles, lower than 45,064 miles on 23 Mar 2007.

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
169,985 miles · 23 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,570 miles
Average per year
8,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,555 miles
  • 2021 – 169,985 miles
  • 2020 – 167,659 miles
  • 2019 – 160,142 miles
  • 2018 – 140,185 miles
  • 2017 – 127,527 miles
  • 2016 – 122,498 miles
  • 2015 – 114,904 miles
  • 2014 – 105,266 miles
  • 2013 – 93,464 miles
  • 2012 – 87,561 miles
  • 2010 – 70,967 miles
  • 2009 – 63,160 miles
  • 2008 – 35 miles
  • 2007 – 45,064 miles
  • 2006 – 36,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass179,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    693201148422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,555 miles (+9,570)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    886456918155
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,985 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,985 miles
    Test number
    244472876422
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail169,977 miles (+2,318)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,977 miles
    Test number
    942486373839
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass167,659 miles (+7,517)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    167,659 miles
    Test number
    436961102888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides with minor cuts in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked but still legible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass160,142 miles (+19,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,142 miles
    Test number
    109806516268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,185 miles
    Test number
    721490952034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,185 miles (+12,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,185 miles
    Test number
    195990576021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass127,527 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,527 miles
    Test number
    831409459041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,498 miles (+7,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,498 miles
    Test number
    222794768108
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass114,904 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,904 miles
    Test number
    629832725208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,266 miles (+11,802)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,266 miles
    Test number
    395252904409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,464 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    145114573052
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass93,464 miles (+5,903)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    785064873084
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass87,561 miles (+16,594)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,561 miles
    Test number
    877661462090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge.

  16. Pass70,967 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,967 miles
    Test number
    390378760005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,160 miles (+63,125)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    493340679029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35 miles (-45,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35 miles
    Test number
    173584378046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,064 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,064 miles
    Test number
    361652187094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,690 miles
    Test number
    662476586057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 BPL

Does Y246 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 BPL expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 BPL?
The MOT on Y246 BPL expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 BPL done?
Y246 BPL was recorded at 179,555 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
Has Y246 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 BPL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y246 BPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y246 BPL find?
Y246 BPL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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