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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y248 DMGMOT history

Y248 DMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 78,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

Y248 DMG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2021
Mileage
78,805 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 DMG
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
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y248 DMG was last recorded at 78,805 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 11,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,157 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,648 miles
Average per year
2,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 78,805 miles
  • 2020 – 67,157 miles
  • 2019 – 63,853 miles
  • 2018 – 57,081 miles
  • 2017 – 52,369 miles
  • 2016 – 51,718 miles
  • 2015 – 50,780 miles
  • 2014 – 49,886 miles
  • 2013 – 49,204 miles
  • 2012 – 47,495 miles
  • 2011 – 45,958 miles
  • 2010 – 43,963 miles
  • 2009 – 42,167 miles
  • 2008 – 40,583 miles
  • 2007 – 38,469 miles
  • 2006 – 36,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,805 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn b bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,805 miles (+11,648)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,805 miles
    Test number
    998840625236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn b bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    904487270539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail67,157 miles (+3,304)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,157 miles
    Test number
    514898610015
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass63,853 miles (+176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    503846895156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail63,677 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,677 miles
    Test number
    860957342273
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    494842781133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail57,081 miles (+4,712)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,081 miles
    Test number
    753003207429
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass52,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    981982391916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,369 miles (+651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    346560214298
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass51,718 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,718 miles
    Test number
    815225171206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,780 miles (+894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    188147845147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass49,886 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,886 miles
    Test number
    225650544142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,204 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,204 miles
    Test number
    447809643151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,495 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    686463742185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,958 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,958 miles
    Test number
    288516341198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    792428540117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,963 miles (+1,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    221708540131
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass42,167 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,167 miles
    Test number
    244219949181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,583 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    712058148101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,469 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,469 miles
    Test number
    553339947101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,548 miles
    Test number
    400440056119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 DMG

Does Y248 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 DMG expired on 21 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 DMG?
The MOT on Y248 DMG expired on 21 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 DMG done?
Y248 DMG was recorded at 78,805 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 2,707 miles a year.
Has Y248 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 DMG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y248 DMG 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 Y248 DMG find?
Y248 DMG failed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside stop lamp(s) all not working, and 7 more.

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