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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y266 YHHMOT history

Y266 YHH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 105,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y266 YHH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,261 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 YHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 YHH was last recorded at 105,261 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,764 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
497 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,261 miles
  • 2025 – 104,764 miles
  • 2024 – 103,977 miles
  • 2023 – 102,837 miles
  • 2022 – 101,307 miles
  • 2021 – 99,537 miles
  • 2020 – 98,771 miles
  • 2019 – 94,986 miles
  • 2018 – 92,504 miles
  • 2017 – 89,361 miles
  • 2016 – 84,586 miles
  • 2015 – 77,255 miles
  • 2014 – 70,252 miles
  • 2013 – 65,652 miles
  • 2012 – 60,969 miles
  • 2011 – 59,334 miles
  • 2010 – 58,408 miles
  • 2008 – 51,685 miles
  • 2007 – 44,712 miles
  • 2006 – 38,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake discs are pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nail in nearside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,261 miles (+497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    567894215689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass104,764 miles (+787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    875935744163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass103,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    909680185406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,977 miles (+1,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    361833424709
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    710510894467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,837 miles (+1,530)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    153016185046
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    806243353295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,307 miles (+1,770)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,307 miles
    Test number
    259991443925
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,537 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,537 miles
    Test number
    913668242449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,771 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    468734457291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail98,771 miles (+3,785)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,771 miles
    Test number
    920638204615
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,986 miles (+2,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,986 miles
    Test number
    294189461750
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,504 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    279240777881
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under gearbox

  14. Fail92,503 miles (+3,142)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    572208015578
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under gearbox

  15. Pass89,361 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,361 miles
    Test number
    590109306229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,586 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,586 miles
    Test number
    565366305977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just efficient at 16%

  17. Fail84,568 miles (+7,313)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,568 miles
    Test number
    968727834716
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,255 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    737895935000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail77,238 miles (+6,986)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,238 miles
    Test number
    148991135494
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,252 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    517764934028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass70,252 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,252 miles
    Test number
    557784834061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,652 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    438435433010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass65,652 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    835615133096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,969 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    827569932018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,869 miles (+1,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    568968332073
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass59,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    228205641468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,334 miles (+926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,334 miles
    Test number
    729645141100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass58,408 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,408 miles
    Test number
    832780810177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,396 miles (+6,711)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    593542200105
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass51,685 miles (+6,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    684572728331
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass44,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    392589857116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail44,712 miles (+6,166)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    522858357144
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges

  33. Pass38,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,546 miles
    Test number
    430336036147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 YHH

Does Y266 YHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 YHH is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 YHH?
The MOT on Y266 YHH is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 YHH done?
Y266 YHH was recorded at 105,261 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has Y266 YHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 YHH has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y266 YHH 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 YHH find?
Y266 YHH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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