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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y261 SNBMOT history

Y261 SNB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y261 SNB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,587 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 SNB
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
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 SNB was last recorded at 103,587 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,047 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,540 miles
Average per year
3,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,587 miles
  • 2025 – 101,047 miles
  • 2024 – 98,987 miles
  • 2023 – 94,825 miles
  • 2022 – 91,454 miles
  • 2021 – 85,865 miles
  • 2020 – 82,793 miles
  • 2019 – 80,587 miles
  • 2018 – 78,407 miles
  • 2017 – 77,638 miles
  • 2016 – 75,693 miles
  • 2015 – 72,805 miles
  • 2014 – 68,759 miles
  • 2013 – 66,427 miles
  • 2011 – 58,994 miles
  • 2009 – 54,455 miles
  • 2007 – 48,067 miles
  • 2006 – 43,561 miles
  • 2005 – 39,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,587 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,587 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    492735819125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,047 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,047 miles
    Test number
    227872145732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,987 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    455767147772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,825 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    573473746235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    695509152200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,454 miles (+5,589)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    320908446956
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass85,865 miles (+3,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,865 miles
    Test number
    805606666371
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    563035296014
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail82,793 miles (+2,206)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    484019728542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,587 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    232106618225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,407 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    968914229730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,638 miles (+1,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,638 miles
    Test number
    856032185312
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  13. Pass75,693 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,693 miles
    Test number
    574555998476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,805 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    918095339407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass68,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    666973644108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail68,759 miles (+2,332)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,759 miles
    Test number
    219022144117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,427 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,427 miles
    Test number
    485614553122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,994 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    416638651169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,455 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,455 miles
    Test number
    634584659156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,067 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,067 miles
    Test number
    412170647345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,561 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    512581996284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,420 miles
    Test number
    490296005418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 SNB

Does Y261 SNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 SNB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 SNB?
The MOT on Y261 SNB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 SNB done?
Y261 SNB was recorded at 103,587 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,094 miles a year.
Has Y261 SNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 SNB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y261 SNB 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 SNB find?
Y261 SNB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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