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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y266 SLBMOT history

Y266 SLB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

Y266 SLB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 SLB
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 SLB was last recorded at 63,888 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,941 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
947 miles
Average per year
2,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,888 miles
  • 2025 – 62,941 miles
  • 2024 – 61,896 miles
  • 2023 – 60,581 miles
  • 2022 – 59,337 miles
  • 2021 – 58,174 miles
  • 2020 – 57,383 miles
  • 2019 – 56,247 miles
  • 2018 – 54,514 miles
  • 2017 – 52,282 miles
  • 2016 – 48,802 miles
  • 2014 – 43,971 miles
  • 2013 – 41,927 miles
  • 2012 – 40,607 miles
  • 2011 – 40,014 miles
  • 2010 – 37,800 miles
  • 2009 – 33,425 miles
  • 2008 – 28,839 miles
  • 2007 – 25,271 miles
  • 2006 – 22,201 miles
  • 2005 – 17,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,888 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,888 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    828946169216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,941 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,941 miles
    Test number
    670000706374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass61,896 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,896 miles
    Test number
    440183999641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,581 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    236979919098
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass59,337 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,337 miles
    Test number
    827958766837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,174 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,174 miles
    Test number
    397034573302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,383 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    258097598636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,247 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    288100493018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,514 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    748459857252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,282 miles (+3,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,282 miles
    Test number
    863834150934
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass48,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    872633975145
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Fail48,802 miles (+4,831)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    463835260843
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass43,971 miles (+2,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    436932854235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass41,927 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    316805443415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass40,607 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,607 miles
    Test number
    977355342214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,014 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    816436641207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    883566330277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,800 miles (+4,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    500963330203
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass33,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    423164439251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail33,425 miles (+4,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    512304439218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  21. Pass28,839 miles (+3,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,839 miles
    Test number
    682946838206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust front down pipe one nut missing.
  22. Pass25,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,271 miles
    Test number
    192036537293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail25,271 miles (+3,070)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,271 miles
    Test number
    322456237422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass22,201 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    991405736231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    17,283 miles
    Test number
    744909125270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 SLB

Does Y266 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 SLB is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 SLB?
The MOT on Y266 SLB is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 SLB done?
Y266 SLB was recorded at 63,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,216 miles a year.
Has Y266 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 SLB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on Y266 SLB 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 SLB find?
Y266 SLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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