BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y248 FAUMOT history
Y248 FAU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 77,985 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 17 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 FAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y248 FAU was last recorded at 77,985 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 76,437 miles · 21 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,548 miles
- Average per year
- 2,650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 77,985 miles
- 2021 – 76,437 miles
- 2020 – 75,537 miles
- 2019 – 74,032 miles
- 2018 – 72,211 miles
- 2017 – 70,588 miles
- 2016 – 68,434 miles
- 2015 – 66,361 miles
- 2014 – 64,197 miles
- 2013 – 62,076 miles
- 2012 – 58,768 miles
- 2011 – 54,695 miles
- 2010 – 50,055 miles
- 2009 – 46,328 miles
- 2008 – 42,176 miles
- 2007 – 39,038 miles
- 2006 – 34,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,985 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,985 miles (+1,548)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 77,985 miles
- Test number
- 350243772124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,437 miles (+900)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 76,437 miles
- Test number
- 388715276380
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,537 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 75,537 miles
- Test number
- 102885049290
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass74,032 miles (+1,821)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,032 miles
- Test number
- 990513969102
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner steering arm has slight play
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass72,211 miles (+1,623)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,211 miles
- Test number
- 172388916834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,588 miles (+2,154)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,588 miles
- Test number
- 705055692533
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,434 miles (+2,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,434 miles
- Test number
- 474497452839
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass66,361 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 66,361 miles
- Test number
- 936900623475
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,197 miles (+2,121)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,197 miles
- Test number
- 119983644395
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyre walls slightly cracked
Pass62,076 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 62,076 miles
- Test number
- 437562633317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,768 miles (+4,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,768 miles
- Test number
- 576676022342
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,695 miles (+4,640)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 54,695 miles
- Test number
- 215507801315
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,055 miles (+3,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 50,055 miles
- Test number
- 392062080428
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,328 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,328 miles
- Test number
- 202582279221
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,328 miles (+4,152)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,328 miles
- Test number
- 311772779446
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,176 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 42,176 miles
- Test number
- 913706858281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,038 miles (+4,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 39,038 miles
- Test number
- 320525317282
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,849 miles
- Test number
- 300563806494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y248 FAU
- Does Y248 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 FAU expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 FAU?
- The MOT on Y248 FAU expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 FAU done?
- Y248 FAU was recorded at 77,985 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 2,650 miles a year.
- Has Y248 FAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 FAU has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2009.
- Has the mileage on Y248 FAU 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 FAU find?
- Y248 FAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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