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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y266 XBHMOT history

Y266 XBH is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2022.

Y266 XBH 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 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
105,462 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 XBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 XBH was last recorded at 105,462 miles on 2 Apr 2022, 14,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,870 miles · 8 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
14,592 miles
Average per year
4,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,462 miles
  • 2021 – 90,870 miles
  • 2019 – 82,561 miles
  • 2018 – 80,272 miles
  • 2017 – 66,351 miles
  • 2016 – 62,822 miles
  • 2015 – 60,328 miles
  • 2014 – 59,145 miles
  • 2013 – 57,177 miles
  • 2012 – 55,350 miles
  • 2011 – 53,469 miles
  • 2010 – 52,222 miles
  • 2009 – 49,617 miles
  • 2008 – 46,768 miles
  • 2007 – 43,719 miles
  • 2006 – 41,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,462 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,462 miles (+14,592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    554630006694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  2. Pass90,870 miles (+8,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,870 miles
    Test number
    257373719446
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass82,561 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    498847602624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,272 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,272 miles
    Test number
    936499262327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail80,125 miles (+13,774)5 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    804918557445
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass66,351 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    971153996518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,822 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    858585301711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,328 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    479612395118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,145 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    885829774194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,177 miles (+1,827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    819477483122
    • NoteSlight cracking on N/S/R tyre
    • NoteSlight play in both front wishbone bushes

  11. Pass55,350 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,350 miles
    Test number
    708896092102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail55,311 miles (+1,842)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    128489982137
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,469 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,469 miles
    Test number
    206330591443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,222 miles (+2,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,222 miles
    Test number
    700398090196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,617 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    300082499195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,768 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    174834298110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,719 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,719 miles
    Test number
    181887497137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,111 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,111 miles
    Test number
    981319796126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,059 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,059 miles
    Test number
    433384396155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y266 XBH

Does Y266 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 XBH expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 XBH?
The MOT on Y266 XBH expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 XBH done?
Y266 XBH was recorded at 105,462 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2022, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
Has Y266 XBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 XBH has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y266 XBH 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 XBH find?
Y266 XBH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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