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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y266 LAPMOT history

Y266 LAP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2023.

Y266 LAP silver 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 27 Sept 2024
Mileage
173,796 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 LAP was last recorded at 173,796 miles on 28 Sept 2023, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,771 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,025 miles
Average per year
6,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,796 miles
  • 2021 – 170,771 miles
  • 2020 – 159,543 miles
  • 2019 – 155,032 miles
  • 2018 – 150,264 miles
  • 2017 – 148,027 miles
  • 2016 – 143,163 miles
  • 2015 – 135,688 miles
  • 2014 – 133,138 miles
  • 2013 – 126,234 miles
  • 2012 – 118,589 miles
  • 2011 – 109,666 miles
  • 2010 – 100,132 miles
  • 2009 – 92,444 miles
  • 2008 – 85,742 miles
  • 2007 – 77,909 miles
  • 2006 – 68,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,796 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Cover sills shields

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,796 miles (+3,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,796 miles
    Test number
    304453119509
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,771 miles
    Test number
    938017531261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,771 miles (+11,228)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,771 miles
    Test number
    454454008572
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,543 miles
    Test number
    948957785343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail159,543 miles (+4,511)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,543 miles
    Test number
    280499542775
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,032 miles (+4,768)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,032 miles
    Test number
    385328795356
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  7. Pass150,264 miles (+2,237)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,264 miles
    Test number
    168270500337
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass148,027 miles (+4,864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    508946121882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass143,163 miles (+7,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    742208405426
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCover sills shields

  10. Pass135,688 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,688 miles
    Test number
    314502270664
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels dented on inside edge

  11. Fail135,656 miles (+2,518)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,656 miles
    Test number
    255604134884
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll wheels bent on inner edge

  12. Pass133,138 miles (+6,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,138 miles
    Test number
    669733974053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass126,234 miles (+7,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    277930773081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass118,589 miles (+8,923)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,589 miles
    Test number
    145563772031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear off side tyre has a slight cut on inner side wall.

  15. Pass109,666 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,666 miles
    Test number
    667101171059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,132 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,132 miles
    Test number
    192079860071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,087 miles (+7,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    390017660008
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass92,444 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    92,444 miles
    Test number
    390769169024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,742 miles (+7,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    584241478052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass77,909 miles (+9,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,909 miles
    Test number
    940586767020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass68,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    412112676091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 LAP

Does Y266 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 LAP expired on 27 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 LAP?
The MOT on Y266 LAP expired on 27 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 LAP done?
Y266 LAP was recorded at 173,796 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2023, an average of 6,010 miles a year.
Has Y266 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 LAP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y266 LAP 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 Y266 LAP find?
Y266 LAP passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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