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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y261 DFSMOT history

Y261 DFS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

Y261 DFS 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 28 Feb 2024
Mileage
66,835 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 DFS was last recorded at 66,835 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,477 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
1,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,835 miles
  • 2022 – 64,477 miles
  • 2020 – 55,821 miles
  • 2017 – 55,797 miles
  • 2013 – 55,778 miles
  • 2011 – 55,743 miles
  • 2010 – 55,276 miles
  • 2009 – 53,513 miles
  • 2008 – 51,477 miles
  • 2007 – 48,465 miles
  • 2006 – 42,716 miles
  • 2005 – 37,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,835 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,835 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    749111136230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,477 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    887997823744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,472 miles (+8,651)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,472 miles
    Test number
    245011870080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,821 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,821 miles
    Test number
    368694549372
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass55,797 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    751389384853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail55,778 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    978991403240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake noisy in operation
    • NoteSecondary bonnet catch stiff

  7. Pass55,778 miles (+35)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    996881403231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear handbrake noisy in operation
    • NoteSecondary bonnet catch stiff

  8. Pass55,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    416516141412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail55,743 miles (+467)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,743 miles
    Test number
    457526541393
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass55,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    802011960317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,276 miles (+1,763)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    200472650303
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre damaged on side wall

  12. Pass53,513 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,513 miles
    Test number
    463129039452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,477 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    941070208287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut into rim protector

  14. Fail51,477 miles (+3,012)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,477 miles
    Test number
    820548798179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut into rim protector

  15. Pass48,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    314849797134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,465 miles (+5,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    204719897193
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass42,716 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    962667016216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    211009015238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 DFS

Does Y261 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 DFS expired on 28 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 DFS?
The MOT on Y261 DFS expired on 28 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 DFS done?
Y261 DFS was recorded at 66,835 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
Has Y261 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 DFS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 DFS 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 Y261 DFS find?
Y261 DFS passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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