BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y261 OBLMOT history
Y261 OBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 170,836 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 OBL
- 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
- 22 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y261 OBL was last recorded at 170,836 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,404 miles · 29 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 432 miles
- Average per year
- 5,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,836 miles
- 2024 – 170,404 miles
- 2023 – 168,276 miles
- 2021 – 167,268 miles
- 2019 – 165,274 miles
- 2018 – 162,958 miles
- 2017 – 161,924 miles
- 2016 – 156,495 miles
- 2015 – 151,109 miles
- 2014 – 146,744 miles
- 2013 – 140,186 miles
- 2012 – 132,485 miles
- 2011 – 121,002 miles
- 2009 – 108,646 miles
- 2008 – 99,183 miles
- 2007 – 82,350 miles
- 2006 – 62,652 miles
- 2005 – 49,756 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,836 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2016
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2016
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,836 miles (+432)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 170,836 miles
- Test number
- 306671685394
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass170,404 miles (+2,128)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 170,404 miles
- Test number
- 865479174799
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass168,276 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 168,276 miles
- Test number
- 330085213951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,268 miles (+1,994)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 167,268 miles
- Test number
- 201620557169
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass165,274 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,274 miles
- Test number
- 289616664721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,958 miles (+1,034)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 162,958 miles
- Test number
- 876803035013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,924 miles (+5,429)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 161,924 miles
- Test number
- 769114450913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,495 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 156,495 miles
- Test number
- 291022505172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,429 miles (+5,320)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,429 miles
- Test number
- 355012751432
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake readings low just passed
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass151,109 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 151,109 miles
- Test number
- 879332735124
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
- NoteO/s/f plastic stability arm broken
Fail151,109 miles (+4,365)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,109 miles
- Test number
- 957276925149
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
- NoteO/s/f plastic stability arm broken
Pass146,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 146,744 miles
- Test number
- 899899734116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,739 miles (+6,553)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,739 miles
- Test number
- 479279734198
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass140,186 miles (+7,701)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 140,186 miles
- Test number
- 196895433134
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass132,485 miles (+18)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 132,485 miles
- Test number
- 287582842158
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail132,467 miles (+11,465)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,467 miles
- Test number
- 929905332150
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEml light on dash
Pass121,002 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 121,002 miles
- Test number
- 397415241189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail121,002 miles (+12,356)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,002 miles
- Test number
- 287434741419
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 108,646 miles
- Test number
- 104541749397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,646 miles (+9,463)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,646 miles
- Test number
- 680121749343
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass99,183 miles (+16,833)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 99,183 miles
- Test number
- 863456838300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,350 miles (+19,698)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 82,350 miles
- Test number
- 621089017387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,652 miles (+12,896)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 62,652 miles
- Test number
- 822243166237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,756 miles (+58)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 49,756 miles
- Test number
- 393483075471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,698 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,698 miles
- Test number
- 663680075212
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y261 OBL
- Does Y261 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 OBL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 OBL?
- The MOT on Y261 OBL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y261 OBL done?
- Y261 OBL was recorded at 170,836 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,973 miles a year.
- Has Y261 OBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 OBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on Y261 OBL 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 OBL find?
- Y261 OBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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