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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y248 SLCMOT history

Y248 SLC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y248 SLC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,561 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 SLC was last recorded at 148,561 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,838 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,723 miles
Average per year
5,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,561 miles
  • 2024 – 145,838 miles
  • 2023 – 142,758 miles
  • 2022 – 142,233 miles
  • 2021 – 141,432 miles
  • 2020 – 139,945 miles
  • 2019 – 139,214 miles
  • 2018 – 135,008 miles
  • 2017 – 132,930 miles
  • 2016 – 131,417 miles
  • 2015 – 127,736 miles
  • 2014 – 124,825 miles
  • 2013 – 120,998 miles
  • 2012 – 115,265 miles
  • 2011 – 101,475 miles
  • 2010 – 80,430 miles
  • 2009 – 66,691 miles
  • 2008 – 59,547 miles
  • 2006 – 46,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,561 miles (+2,723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,561 miles
    Test number
    270559317148
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,838 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    145,838 miles
    Test number
    581981523598
    • 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))

  3. Pass142,758 miles (+525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,758 miles
    Test number
    449336253328
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFour tyres slightly cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play offside inner tie rod

  4. Pass142,233 miles (+801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,233 miles
    Test number
    588239104952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play to offside front inner tie rod

  5. Pass141,432 miles (+1,487)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,432 miles
    Test number
    934206270717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake efficiency slightly reduced

  6. Pass139,945 miles (+731)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,945 miles
    Test number
    495931995400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded

  7. Pass139,214 miles (+4,206)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,214 miles
    Test number
    698825945244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn bold inner edge

  8. Pass135,008 miles (+2,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    594543240268
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  9. Pass132,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    590202093730
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  10. Fail132,930 miles (+1,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    276642435029
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray

  11. Pass131,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    169115962048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,417 miles (+3,681)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    241101431418
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass127,736 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,736 miles
    Test number
    542223232962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,825 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,825 miles
    Test number
    885033824223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,823 miles (+3,825)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,823 miles
    Test number
    645103914290
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass120,998 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,998 miles
    Test number
    249344523242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail120,994 miles (+5,729)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,994 miles
    Test number
    395214023469
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass115,265 miles (+8)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    919690262134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit and cuts in outer wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit

  19. Fail115,257 miles (+13,782)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    289349952106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant light on
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit and cuts in outer wall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit

  20. Pass101,475 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,475 miles
    Test number
    309004621207
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  21. Fail101,457 miles (+34)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    657323421245
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

  22. Fail101,423 miles (+20,993)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    238603191108
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn
    • NoteN/s/f anti-roll link gaiter split
    • NotePart of both washers not working
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSmall cuts o/s and n/s/f outer tyre walls

  23. Pass80,430 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    573288230121
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

  24. Fail80,428 miles (+13,737)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    120778730151
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

  25. Pass66,691 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,691 miles
    Test number
    284631819484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,547 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    410669018111
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing to excess on inner edge.o/s/r tyre wearing to excess on inner edge.

  27. Pass59,547 miles (+12,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,547 miles
    Test number
    754579418167
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing to excess on inner edge.o/s/r tyre wearing to excess on inner edge.

  28. Pass46,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    763627626339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 SLC

Does Y248 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 SLC is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y248 SLC?
The MOT on Y248 SLC is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 SLC done?
Y248 SLC was recorded at 148,561 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
Has Y248 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 SLC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y248 SLC 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 SLC find?
Y248 SLC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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