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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y262 YKLMOT history

Y262 YKL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 209,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

Y262 YKL blue 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 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
209,573 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y262 YKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y262 YKL was last recorded at 209,573 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 6,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,040 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,533 miles
Average per year
7,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,573 miles
  • 2022 – 203,040 miles
  • 2021 – 196,830 miles
  • 2020 – 191,495 miles
  • 2019 – 191,229 miles
  • 2018 – 190,952 miles
  • 2017 – 183,034 miles
  • 2016 – 175,677 miles
  • 2015 – 167,708 miles
  • 2014 – 159,496 miles
  • 2013 – 144,880 miles
  • 2012 – 136,382 miles
  • 2011 – 126,939 miles
  • 2010 – 116,508 miles
  • 2009 – 104,486 miles
  • 2008 – 92,341 miles
  • 2007 – 78,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,573 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has rub mark (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,573 miles (+6,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    209,573 miles
    Test number
    458187203550
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall has rub mark (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass203,040 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,040 miles
    Test number
    546830169886
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail203,035 miles (+6,205)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,035 miles
    Test number
    728197176400
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    196,830 miles
    Test number
    518236274914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail196,830 miles (+5,335)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,830 miles
    Test number
    896308997627
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near 1.5mm legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass191,495 miles (+266)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    191,495 miles
    Test number
    496192010088
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has some surface corrosion

  7. Pass191,229 miles (+277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    191,229 miles
    Test number
    737900561831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail190,952 miles (+7,918)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,952 miles
    Test number
    403428991516
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators slightly discoloured

  9. Pass183,034 miles (+7,357)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    183,034 miles
    Test number
    666236658279
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth/weak inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass175,677 miles (+7,969)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    175,677 miles
    Test number
    937465797900
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing more heavily on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  11. Pass167,708 miles (+8,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    167,708 miles
    Test number
    575269275060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  12. Pass159,496 miles (+14,616)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    205700874012
    • NoteAll indicator bulbs going white
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush getting weak
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  13. Pass144,880 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,880 miles
    Test number
    667995183022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,382 miles
    Test number
    157943782468
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail136,382 miles (+9,443)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,382 miles
    Test number
    185393182097
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass126,939 miles (+10,431)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,939 miles
    Test number
    996329881061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    490851390034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,508 miles (+12,022)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    464471890045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass104,486 miles (+12,145)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,486 miles
    Test number
    250009889007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Pass92,341 miles (+13,600)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    92,341 miles
    Test number
    622880158097
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass78,741 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    154097137087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y262 YKL

Does Y262 YKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y262 YKL expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y262 YKL?
The MOT on Y262 YKL expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y262 YKL done?
Y262 YKL was recorded at 209,573 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 7,834 miles a year.
Has Y262 YKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y262 YKL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y262 YKL 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 Y262 YKL find?
Y262 YKL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged wall has rub mark.

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