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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y246 SLCMOT history

Y246 SLC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

Y246 SLC 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 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
83,977 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 SLC was last recorded at 83,977 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,875 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
1,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,977 miles
  • 2022 – 83,875 miles
  • 2021 – 83,477 miles
  • 2020 – 82,382 miles
  • 2019 – 81,729 miles
  • 2018 – 80,391 miles
  • 2017 – 78,148 miles
  • 2016 – 75,074 miles
  • 2015 – 73,685 miles
  • 2014 – 71,061 miles
  • 2013 – 69,405 miles
  • 2012 – 66,561 miles
  • 2011 – 65,206 miles
  • 2010 – 63,736 miles
  • 2009 – 61,997 miles
  • 2008 – 59,812 miles
  • 2007 – 54,381 miles
  • 2006 – 50,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,977 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,977 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,977 miles
    Test number
    914746402221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,875 miles
    Test number
    922965101164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,875 miles (+398)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,875 miles
    Test number
    986287183750
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass83,477 miles (+1,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    778674053803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,382 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    760167674107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,729 miles (+1,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    313226313936
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass80,391 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    320071975206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,148 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,148 miles
    Test number
    734241422960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,074 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    444261346628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    300999603135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail73,685 miles (+2,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    143413140216
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass71,061 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    289835914308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,405 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,405 miles
    Test number
    255608513322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,561 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    817821412303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass65,206 miles (+1,470)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,206 miles
    Test number
    975279611371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass63,736 miles (+1,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,736 miles
    Test number
    691588020317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass61,997 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,997 miles
    Test number
    200062529392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,812 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    181541708395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass59,812 miles (+5,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,812 miles
    Test number
    992551108341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass54,381 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,381 miles
    Test number
    112590937388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    804137126332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 SLC

Does Y246 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y246 SLC expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y246 SLC?
The MOT on Y246 SLC expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y246 SLC done?
Y246 SLC was recorded at 83,977 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 1,974 miles a year.
Has Y246 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 SLC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y246 SLC 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 Y246 SLC find?
Y246 SLC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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