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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y261 JHBMOT history

Y261 JHB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

Y261 JHB green 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 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
123,616 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 JHB was last recorded at 123,616 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 6,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,563 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
6,053 miles
Average per year
3,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,616 miles
  • 2024 – 117,563 miles
  • 2023 – 106,321 miles
  • 2022 – 98,852 miles
  • 2021 – 93,976 miles
  • 2017 – 93,886 miles
  • 2013 – 93,855 miles
  • 2011 – 92,546 miles
  • 2010 – 87,075 miles
  • 2009 – 78,577 miles
  • 2008 – 70,839 miles
  • 2007 – 63,856 miles
  • 2006 – 54,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,616 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,616 miles (+6,053)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,616 miles
    Test number
    950079881100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  2. Pass117,563 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    168554423273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,453 miles (+11,132)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,453 miles
    Test number
    296209167394
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    446895559573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,321 miles (+7,469)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    297038262760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass98,852 miles (+4,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    98,852 miles
    Test number
    138484491178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,976 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    93,976 miles
    Test number
    612154222012
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim has been repaired

  8. Fail93,976 miles (+90)2 dangerous7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,976 miles
    Test number
    864447125793
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryEms light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim has been repaired

  9. Pass93,886 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,886 miles
    Test number
    967420731872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

  10. Fail93,886 miles (+31)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,886 miles
    Test number
    952120895555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

  11. Pass93,855 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,855 miles
    Test number
    566670343273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,546 miles (+351)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    246835861201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Fail92,195 miles (+5,120)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,195 miles
    Test number
    317431951477
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass87,075 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    340370120325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,029 miles (+8,452)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,029 miles
    Test number
    120169010356
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,577 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    513383419339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pad warning lit

  17. Fail78,577 miles (+7,738)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,577 miles
    Test number
    302913619323
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lit
    • NoteOne of offside rear position lamp bulbs unlit

  18. Pass70,839 miles (+6,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    250578618323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePad wear indicator on

  19. Pass63,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    951141627350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,856 miles (+9,319)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    324599617350
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail54,537 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    341712876454
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass54,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    373632476207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 JHB

Does Y261 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 JHB expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 JHB?
The MOT on Y261 JHB expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 JHB done?
Y261 JHB was recorded at 123,616 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,679 miles a year.
Has Y261 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 JHB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 JHB 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 JHB find?
Y261 JHB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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