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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y248 VHJMOT history

Y248 VHJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

Y248 VHJ black 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 1 May 2025
Mileage
114,077 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 VHJ was last recorded at 114,077 miles on 2 May 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2024: 114,074 miles, lower than 114,075 miles on 4 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,074 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,077 miles
  • 2022 – 114,075 miles
  • 2021 – 108,198 miles
  • 2019 – 108,193 miles
  • 2018 – 105,810 miles
  • 2017 – 101,980 miles
  • 2015 – 94,830 miles
  • 2014 – 87,293 miles
  • 2012 – 84,785 miles
  • 2011 – 83,919 miles
  • 2010 – 79,715 miles
  • 2009 – 73,327 miles
  • 2008 – 64,110 miles
  • 2007 – 61,726 miles
  • 2006 – 58,232 miles
  • 2005 – 41,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,077 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear shock pistons badly corroded and thin!!Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,077 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,077 miles
    Test number
    125603292000
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock pistons badly corroded and thin!!

  2. Fail114,074 miles (-1)1 dangerous13 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,074 miles
    Test number
    133327483840
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock pistons badly corroded and thin!!

  3. Fail114,075 miles (+5,877)2 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,075 miles
    Test number
    506843644460
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,198 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    259500451373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,198 miles (+5)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    760254302081
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,193 miles (+2,383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,193 miles
    Test number
    899964029718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,810 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    589349346524
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  8. Fail105,803 miles (+3,823)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    905760798265
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass101,980 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,980 miles
    Test number
    493836994968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,960 miles (+7,130)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    643937349222
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass94,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    226532765088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail94,830 miles (+7,537)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    157172665004
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,293 miles (+2,508)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,293 miles
    Test number
    788446164077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteHeadlight aim slightly low
    • NoteOffside front bottom ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm bush worn/ slight play

  14. Pass84,785 miles (+866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,785 miles
    Test number
    849497682201
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,919 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    979395791171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to tear but no chords at time of test

  16. Fail83,919 miles (+4,204)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,919 miles
    Test number
    716774391195
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall beginning to tear but no chords at time of test

  17. Pass79,715 miles (+6,388)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    474455190186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass73,327 miles (+9,217)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    911039089150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,110 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    124296698124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,726 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,726 miles
    Test number
    703274587191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    934254876154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,232 miles (+17,081)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,232 miles
    Test number
    810934976131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    662060365127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,151 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    462058055124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y248 VHJ

Does Y248 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 VHJ expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 VHJ?
The MOT on Y248 VHJ expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 VHJ done?
Y248 VHJ was recorded at 114,077 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,858 miles a year.
Has Y248 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 VHJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y248 VHJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y248 VHJ find?
Y248 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 8 more.

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