BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y263 DFSMOT history
Y263 DFS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,301 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 102,301 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,708 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y263 DFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y263 DFS was last recorded at 102,301 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 102,134 miles · 29 Oct 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 167 miles
- Average per year
- 4,708 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 102,301 miles
- 2020 – 102,134 miles
- 2019 – 94,613 miles
- 2018 – 91,039 miles
- 2017 – 84,514 miles
- 2016 – 77,415 miles
- 2015 – 71,863 miles
- 2014 – 65,498 miles
- 2013 – 61,106 miles
- 2012 – 55,603 miles
- 2011 – 50,931 miles
- 2010 – 46,353 miles
- 2009 – 42,504 miles
- 2008 – 37,812 miles
- 2007 – 33,720 miles
- 2006 – 28,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,301 miles
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily under-sealed
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,301 miles (+167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 102,301 miles
- Test number
- 622193246838
- AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components slightly corroded.
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily under-sealed
Pass102,134 miles (+7,521)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 102,134 miles
- Test number
- 381462830595
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower trailing arms showing signs of corrosion
Pass94,613 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 94,613 miles
- Test number
- 663140852698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,609 miles (+3,570)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,609 miles
- Test number
- 313544937014
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail Link Arm Bent (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Antiroll bar bent (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake lever (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower Steering Leak
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 290829264866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,039 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 612277737286
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail91,039 miles (+6,525)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,039 miles
- Test number
- 791906636900
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)
Pass84,514 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,514 miles
- Test number
- 738234272062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,495 miles (+7,080)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,495 miles
- Test number
- 588672452386
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
Pass77,415 miles (+5,552)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,415 miles
- Test number
- 110956782919
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Pass71,863 miles (+6,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 71,863 miles
- Test number
- 615992745037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,498 miles (+4,392)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 65,498 miles
- Test number
- 389413644022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,106 miles (+5,503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 61,106 miles
- Test number
- 118272243020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass55,603 miles (+4,672)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 55,603 miles
- Test number
- 388675242025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,931 miles (+4,578)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 50,931 miles
- Test number
- 907516341053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass46,353 miles (+3,849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 46,353 miles
- Test number
- 183152820084
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,504 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 42,504 miles
- Test number
- 182403149057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll tyres tread are getting low
- NoteWater in n/s hear light
Fail42,504 miles (+4,692)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,504 miles
- Test number
- 193433249439
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAll tyres tread are getting low
- NoteWater in n/s hear light
Pass37,812 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 37,812 miles
- Test number
- 634215468085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,723 miles (+4,003)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,723 miles
- Test number
- 662489558043
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass33,720 miles (+5,452)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 33,720 miles
- Test number
- 531103557099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 28,268 miles
- Test number
- 700381456091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y263 DFS
- Does Y263 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y263 DFS expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y263 DFS?
- The MOT on Y263 DFS expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y263 DFS done?
- Y263 DFS was recorded at 102,301 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 4,708 miles a year.
- Has Y263 DFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y263 DFS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y263 DFS 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 Y263 DFS find?
- Y263 DFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: engine covers / under-trays fitted; under-chassis, suspension, exhaust & brake components slightly corroded.; vehicle is heavily under-sealed.
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