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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y248 OJLMOT history

Y248 OJL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2023.

Y248 OJL 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 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
109,293 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 OJL
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
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 OJL was last recorded at 109,293 miles on 15 Nov 2023, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,642 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,293 miles
  • 2022 – 107,642 miles
  • 2021 – 105,437 miles
  • 2020 – 103,890 miles
  • 2019 – 101,166 miles
  • 2018 – 98,609 miles
  • 2017 – 97,323 miles
  • 2016 – 96,478 miles
  • 2015 – 96,471 miles
  • 2014 – 94,545 miles
  • 2013 – 87,674 miles
  • 2012 – 78,491 miles
  • 2011 – 68,874 miles
  • 2010 – 59,983 miles
  • 2009 – 50,323 miles
  • 2008 – 40,967 miles
  • 2007 – 30,046 miles
  • 2006 – 23,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,293 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,293 miles (+1,651)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    434248099212
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass107,642 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,642 miles
    Test number
    144707703571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,640 miles (+2,203)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,640 miles
    Test number
    144813136483
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    466475448590
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,437 miles (+1,547)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    256252030766
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass103,890 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    727766581740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail103,889 miles (+2,723)3 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,889 miles
    Test number
    905301499082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass101,166 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    127608454564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,165 miles (+2,556)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,165 miles
    Test number
    656708057323
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass98,609 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    396958110402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight rust to rear wheel arches

  11. Fail98,609 miles (+1,286)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,609 miles
    Test number
    389786970328
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight rust to rear wheel arches

  12. Pass97,323 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    137415890569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,478 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    351450795296
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on .

  14. Fail96,477 miles (+6)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,477 miles
    Test number
    687072316440
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern . (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on .

  15. Fail96,471 miles (+1,926)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    386544288455
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass94,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    215797874404
    • NoteN/s/front tyre starting to split

  17. Fail94,545 miles (+6,871)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,545 miles
    Test number
    976887874121
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/front tyre starting to split

  18. Pass87,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    807456453134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,674 miles (+9,183)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    499326753143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  20. Pass78,491 miles (+181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    559467072173
    • NoteBoth front wipers worn
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  21. Fail78,310 miles (+9,436)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,310 miles
    Test number
    845751972156
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers worn
    • NoteEngine management warning light on

  22. Pass68,874 miles (+165)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,874 miles
    Test number
    365207151147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail68,709 miles (+8,726)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    398052951183
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass59,983 miles (+9,660)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,983 miles
    Test number
    741380460126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass50,323 miles (+9,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    804116869180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass40,967 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    903499258120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,046 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,046 miles
    Test number
    493979357143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,459 miles
    Test number
    762114866113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 OJL

Does Y248 OJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 OJL expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 OJL?
The MOT on Y248 OJL expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 OJL done?
Y248 OJL was recorded at 109,293 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2023, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has Y248 OJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 OJL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y248 OJL 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 OJL find?
Y248 OJL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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