BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,995 cc
Y248 PLHMOT history
Y248 PLH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 159,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 159,938 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,172 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 PLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y248 PLH was last recorded at 159,938 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 159,062 miles · 29 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 876 miles
- Average per year
- 4,172 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 159,938 miles
- 2021 – 159,062 miles
- 2020 – 155,317 miles
- 2019 – 151,409 miles
- 2018 – 145,498 miles
- 2017 – 139,662 miles
- 2016 – 133,724 miles
- 2015 – 129,775 miles
- 2014 – 124,449 miles
- 2013 – 118,079 miles
- 2012 – 114,028 miles
- 2011 – 108,848 miles
- 2010 – 105,325 miles
- 2009 – 99,627 miles
- 2008 – 98,000 miles
- 2007 – 95,506 miles
- 2006 – 89,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,938 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,938 miles (+876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,938 miles
- Test number
- 829745033058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass159,062 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 159,062 miles
- Test number
- 440208110077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,056 miles (+3,739)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,056 miles
- Test number
- 781193505429
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass155,317 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 155,317 miles
- Test number
- 538050477337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,298 miles (+3,889)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,298 miles
- Test number
- 249757104797
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,409 miles (+5,911)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,409 miles
- Test number
- 582734109919
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,498 miles (+5,836)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 145,498 miles
- Test number
- 710140309021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,662 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 139,662 miles
- Test number
- 665087212274
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass133,724 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 133,724 miles
- Test number
- 369009483608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,775 miles (+5,326)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 129,775 miles
- Test number
- 122343534935
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,449 miles (+6,370)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 124,449 miles
- Test number
- 256736234349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,079 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 118,079 miles
- Test number
- 458927133307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 114,028 miles
- Test number
- 835978922346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,028 miles (+5,180)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,028 miles
- Test number
- 955048622359
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass108,848 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 108,848 miles
- Test number
- 895454631379
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront discs pitted
Fail108,843 miles (+3,518)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,843 miles
- Test number
- 619573731345
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear discs pitted
- NoteFront discs pitted
Pass105,325 miles (+5,698)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 105,325 miles
- Test number
- 822693870184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,627 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 99,627 miles
- Test number
- 194017329185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 98,000 miles
- Test number
- 280824228455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,000 miles (+2,494)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,000 miles
- Test number
- 292084028458
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass95,506 miles (+6,191)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 95,506 miles
- Test number
- 140015977037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 89,315 miles
- Test number
- 233674746026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y248 PLH
- Does Y248 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 PLH expired on 17 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 PLH?
- The MOT on Y248 PLH expired on 17 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 PLH done?
- Y248 PLH was recorded at 159,938 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 4,172 miles a year.
- Has Y248 PLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 PLH has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y248 PLH 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 PLH find?
- Y248 PLH passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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