
BMW 316
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
Y248 WBLMOT history
Y248 WBL is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 123,163 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y248 WBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 316
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y248 WBL was last recorded at 123,163 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 7,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 115,234 miles · 18 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,929 miles
- Average per year
- 5,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 123,163 miles
- 2021 – 115,234 miles
- 2020 – 108,042 miles
- 2019 – 92,602 miles
- 2018 – 77,587 miles
- 2017 – 72,612 miles
- 2016 – 70,378 miles
- 2015 – 67,956 miles
- 2014 – 65,270 miles
- 2013 – 62,220 miles
- 2012 – 58,938 miles
- 2011 – 55,590 miles
- 2010 – 52,233 miles
- 2009 – 48,532 miles
- 2008 – 44,557 miles
- 2007 – 40,828 miles
- 2006 – 34,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe bracket broken
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box hanger broken
- AdvisorySlight bind n/s/f brake
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.
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin lip on discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear exhaust mount broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
22 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,163 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 123,163 miles
- Test number
- 724123458262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe bracket broken
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box hanger broken
- AdvisorySlight bind n/s/f brake
Fail123,114 miles (+7,880)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,114 miles
- Test number
- 146792402722
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe bracket broken
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box hanger broken
- AdvisorySlight bind n/s/f brake
Pass115,234 miles (+7,192)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,234 miles
- Test number
- 315991726717
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,042 miles (+15,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,042 miles
- Test number
- 653240139665
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
Pass92,602 miles (+55)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,602 miles
- Test number
- 429641004530
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Fail92,547 miles (+14,960)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,547 miles
- Test number
- 292091551608
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mount broken
Pass77,587 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,587 miles
- Test number
- 155711025652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,581 miles (+50)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,581 miles
- Test number
- 672519338774
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail77,531 miles (+4,919)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,531 miles
- Test number
- 223375504249
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror ns damaged and sharp. (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside rear view mirror housing damaged.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass72,612 miles (+2,234)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 72,612 miles
- Test number
- 751300207771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,378 miles (+2,422)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 70,378 miles
- Test number
- 873309924133
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass67,956 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 67,956 miles
- Test number
- 531738104789
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges.
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
Pass65,270 miles (+3,050)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 65,270 miles
- Test number
- 345836124242
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass62,220 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,220 miles
- Test number
- 829727323249
- 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)
Pass58,938 miles (+3,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,938 miles
- Test number
- 156094332221
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,590 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,590 miles
- Test number
- 898357931214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,233 miles (+3,701)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 52,233 miles
- Test number
- 390402830278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,532 miles (+3,975)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 48,532 miles
- Test number
- 822730949271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,557 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 44,557 miles
- Test number
- 190560228283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail44,552 miles (+3,724)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,552 miles
- Test number
- 373589118250
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,828 miles (+6,239)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 40,828 miles
- Test number
- 971632537258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 34,589 miles
- Test number
- 733593746223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y248 WBL
- Does Y248 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y248 WBL expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y248 WBL?
- The MOT on Y248 WBL expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y248 WBL done?
- Y248 WBL was recorded at 123,163 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
- Has Y248 WBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y248 WBL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y248 WBL 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 WBL find?
- Y248 WBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; exhaust front pipe bracket broken, and 2 more.
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