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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y248 LHTMOT history

Y248 LHT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 163,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2023.

Y248 LHT 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 11 May 2024
Mileage
163,979 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 LHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2024
Latest MOT test
12 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 LHT was last recorded at 163,979 miles on 12 May 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,970 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,979 miles
  • 2019 – 160,453 miles
  • 2018 – 155,160 miles
  • 2017 – 150,074 miles
  • 2016 – 143,209 miles
  • 2015 – 137,122 miles
  • 2014 – 132,637 miles
  • 2013 – 127,103 miles
  • 2012 – 121,686 miles
  • 2011 – 117,020 miles
  • 2010 – 105,531 miles
  • 2009 – 94,043 miles
  • 2008 – 83,443 miles
  • 2007 – 74,425 miles
  • 2006 – 65,766 miles
  • 2005 – 56,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,979 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBattery light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Engine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,979 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,979 miles
    Test number
    177000675748
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  2. Fail163,970 miles (+3,517)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,970 miles
    Test number
    765890175581
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  3. Pass160,453 miles (+5,293)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,453 miles
    Test number
    188480246764
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySigns of poss air con leak, unable to prove leak present at time of test.

  4. Pass155,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,160 miles
    Test number
    237645093498
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear jacking points going rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine

  5. Fail155,159 miles (+5,085)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,159 miles
    Test number
    562919132578
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear jacking points going rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine

  6. Pass150,074 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,074 miles
    Test number
    834655196270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

  7. Fail150,073 miles (+6,864)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,073 miles
    Test number
    400233286002
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover, sill covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass143,209 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,209 miles
    Test number
    364402374388
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted

  9. Fail143,155 miles (+6,033)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,155 miles
    Test number
    475248334365
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, undertrays & plastic sills fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass137,122 miles (+4,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,122 miles
    Test number
    306866965029
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass132,637 miles (+5,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    329007264070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass127,103 miles (+5,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,103 miles
    Test number
    239791363069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,686 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    121,686 miles
    Test number
    877873762061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,020 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    926512881019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,531 miles (+11,488)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,531 miles
    Test number
    573629010122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,043 miles (+10,600)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    220830829420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCondensation on o/s/f fog light
    • NoteNo plates have slight water ingress

  17. Pass83,443 miles (+9,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    890072728177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

  18. Pass74,425 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,425 miles
    Test number
    963153427110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    941043126181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail65,766 miles (+9,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,766 miles
    Test number
    412773326180
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass56,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2006
    Odometer
    56,176 miles
    Test number
    273043825107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 LHT

Does Y248 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 LHT expired on 11 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 LHT?
The MOT on Y248 LHT expired on 11 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 LHT done?
Y248 LHT was recorded at 163,979 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2023, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has Y248 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 LHT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y248 LHT 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 LHT find?
Y248 LHT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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