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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,990 cc

Y262 BRWMOT history

Y262 BRW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

Y262 BRW 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 3 Sept 2023
Mileage
122,100 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2020
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 BRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 BRW was last recorded at 122,100 miles on 27 Aug 2020, 8,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2015: 95,820 miles, lower than 153,536 miles on 24 Jun 2014.

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
113,701 miles · 4 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
8,399 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 122,100 miles
  • 2019 – 113,701 miles
  • 2017 – 110,721 miles
  • 2016 – 107,404 miles
  • 2015 – 95,820 miles
  • 2014 – 153,536 miles
  • 2013 – 85,531 miles
  • 2009 – 79,423 miles
  • 2008 – 65,788 miles
  • 2007 – 55,788 miles
  • 2006 – 46,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    532220877392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    270028878532
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    595876229100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass122,100 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    973199660716
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail122,100 miles (+8,399)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,100 miles
    Test number
    667618817974
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,701 miles (+2,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,701 miles
    Test number
    292072200703
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded in general
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated

  7. Pass110,721 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,721 miles
    Test number
    956212039474
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass107,404 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,404 miles
    Test number
    411779775709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Fail107,402 miles (+11,582)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,402 miles
    Test number
    653193293539
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass95,820 miles (-57,716)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    238861395436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake disks coroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape

  11. Pass153,536 miles (+68,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    895425174151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,531 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    778073713175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake disks coroded

  13. Fail85,531 miles (+6,108)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    699142913176
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake disks coroded

  14. Pass79,423 miles (+13,635)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    430545469473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate started to deteriorate

  15. Pass65,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    133291458303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,788 miles (+10,000)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,788 miles
    Test number
    164551558312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass55,788 miles (+9,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,788 miles
    Test number
    344094957320
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass46,507 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,507 miles
    Test number
    812086856396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,459 miles
    Test number
    592503506058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y262 BRW

Does Y262 BRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y262 BRW expired on 3 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y262 BRW?
The MOT on Y262 BRW expired on 3 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y262 BRW done?
Y262 BRW was recorded at 122,100 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2020, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has Y262 BRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 BRW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y262 BRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y262 BRW find?
Y262 BRW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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