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BMW 316

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y261 SFPMOT history

Y261 SFP is a black petrol BMW 316 first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y261 SFP 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 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
145,746 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 SFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 SFP was last recorded at 145,746 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2010: 11,557 miles, lower than 111,521 miles on 23 Jun 2010.

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
143,741 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,746 miles
  • 2024 – 143,741 miles
  • 2023 – 141,491 miles
  • 2022 – 139,583 miles
  • 2021 – 137,554 miles
  • 2020 – 135,684 miles
  • 2019 – 132,835 miles
  • 2018 – 130,430 miles
  • 2017 – 128,235 miles
  • 2016 – 127,839 miles
  • 2015 – 126,666 miles
  • 2014 – 124,978 miles
  • 2013 – 122,849 miles
  • 2012 – 121,543 miles
  • 2011 – 117,678 miles
  • 2010 – 11,557 miles
  • 2009 – 105,405 miles
  • 2008 – 97,962 miles
  • 2007 – 92,901 miles
  • 2006 – 83,887 miles
  • 2005 – 75,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (rear portion) corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,746 miles (+2,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,746 miles
    Test number
    649809467937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass143,741 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    524019900402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,491 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,491 miles
    Test number
    387755486553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,583 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,583 miles
    Test number
    285989392809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,554 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    706013853151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,684 miles (+2,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    543649851795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass132,835 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,835 miles
    Test number
    715488941308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,430 miles
    Test number
    375830178992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,430 miles (+2,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,430 miles
    Test number
    719129813229
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass128,235 miles (+396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    629464745214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs inner faces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass127,839 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    957489139762
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (rear portion) corroded

  12. Fail127,835 miles (+1,169)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,835 miles
    Test number
    719354063019
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs inner faces in poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes (rear portion) corroded

  13. Pass126,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    295815095439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,666 miles (+1,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    489584795199
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass124,978 miles (+2,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    337875194159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass122,849 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    122,849 miles
    Test number
    337586993144
    • NoteBOTH front tyres worn on outer edge and deteriorated/cracking

  17. Fail122,847 miles (+1,304)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,847 miles
    Test number
    227063993140
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres worn on outer edge and deteriorated/cracking

  18. Pass121,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    155437182101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail121,543 miles (+3,865)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,543 miles
    Test number
    187297282116
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting incomplete

  20. Pass117,678 miles (+106,121)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    276244991183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,557 miles (-99,964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    11,557 miles
    Test number
    752289980123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail111,521 miles (+6,116)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,521 miles
    Test number
    681704070124
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass105,405 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    152334669159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,962 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    274719748449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,901 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    92,901 miles
    Test number
    241213157488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    141940346169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,887 miles (+8,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,887 miles
    Test number
    343410146167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    390654155174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 SFP

Does Y261 SFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 SFP expired on 25 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 SFP?
The MOT on Y261 SFP expired on 25 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 SFP done?
Y261 SFP was recorded at 145,746 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has Y261 SFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 SFP has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on Y261 SFP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y261 SFP find?
Y261 SFP passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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