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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y263 SLBMOT history

Y263 SLB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

Y263 SLB 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 Dec 2022
Mileage
98,601 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 SLB was last recorded at 98,601 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jul 2006: 63,211 miles, lower than 545,469 miles on 1 Aug 2005.
  • 11 Jun 2019: 96,411 miles, lower than 97,374 miles on 29 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,019 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,601 miles
  • 2020 – 98,019 miles
  • 2019 – 96,411 miles
  • 2018 – 97,374 miles
  • 2017 – 92,455 miles
  • 2016 – 90,247 miles
  • 2015 – 88,220 miles
  • 2014 – 86,603 miles
  • 2013 – 85,016 miles
  • 2012 – 83,482 miles
  • 2011 – 82,112 miles
  • 2010 – 81,330 miles
  • 2009 – 80,968 miles
  • 2008 – 78,583 miles
  • 2007 – 70,639 miles
  • 2006 – 63,211 miles
  • 2005 – 545,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,601 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,601 miles (+582)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,601 miles
    Test number
    821461080723
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,019 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    546438483023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail98,019 miles (+1,608)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,019 miles
    Test number
    411727171269
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,411 miles (-963)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,411 miles
    Test number
    920854721169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,374 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,374 miles
    Test number
    216970403691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,455 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    423663957740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    839701496300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,247 miles (+2,027)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    225111309262
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass88,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    516570665157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,220 miles (+1,617)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    166280665172
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass86,603 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    275962864412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,016 miles (+1,534)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    558909843179
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOff Side Front Tyre Outer wall Cracked..

  13. Pass83,482 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    969288552163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,112 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    296574241444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,330 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    381439250179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass80,968 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    382261969123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,583 miles (+7,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,583 miles
    Test number
    191312978184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,639 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    444741017271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    371672216263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,211 miles (-482,258)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,211 miles
    Test number
    904732116223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  21. Pass545,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    545,469 miles
    Test number
    720123615221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y263 SLB

Does Y263 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 SLB expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 SLB?
The MOT on Y263 SLB expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 SLB done?
Y263 SLB was recorded at 98,601 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021.
Has Y263 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 SLB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y263 SLB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y263 SLB find?
Y263 SLB passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 10 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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