
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y268 KBTMOT history
Y268 KBT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,316 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 105,316 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y268 KBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y268 KBT was last recorded at 105,316 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 3,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,274 miles · 16 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,042 miles
- Average per year
- 3,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 105,316 miles
- 2024 – 102,274 miles
- 2023 – 101,136 miles
- 2022 – 100,468 miles
- 2021 – 100,450 miles
- 2020 – 97,774 miles
- 2019 – 94,671 miles
- 2018 – 92,271 miles
- 2017 – 89,416 miles
- 2016 – 86,845 miles
- 2015 – 84,503 miles
- 2014 – 80,520 miles
- 2013 – 77,633 miles
- 2012 – 72,975 miles
- 2011 – 70,127 miles
- 2010 – 65,208 miles
- 2009 – 60,884 miles
- 2008 – 55,267 miles
- 2007 – 50,762 miles
- 2006 – 42,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn inside edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under body/floor
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,316 miles (+3,042)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 105,316 miles
- Test number
- 959418784829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn inside edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion under body/floor
- AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted
Pass102,274 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 102,274 miles
- Test number
- 364237857416
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious points of surface corrosion on the underneath of the vehicle
Fail102,271 miles (+1,135)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,271 miles
- Test number
- 566154142550
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious points of surface corrosion on the underneath of the vehicle
Pass101,136 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 101,136 miles
- Test number
- 447247888581
- AdvisoryOffside inner wing correded
- AdvisoryRear diff support bushes worn
Fail101,121 miles (+653)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 287244401037
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill full length (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise rear diff support bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside inner wing corroded ok with cat tool at time of mot
Pass100,468 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,468 miles
- Test number
- 908893129456
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail100,466 miles (+16)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,466 miles
- Test number
- 864744494983
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail100,450 miles (+2,676)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,450 miles
- Test number
- 848783112066
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Pass97,774 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,774 miles
- Test number
- 139855594001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,774 miles (+3,103)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,774 miles
- Test number
- 534729083715
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,671 miles
- Test number
- 442128980703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,671 miles (+2,400)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,671 miles
- Test number
- 390544053483
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,271 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 92,271 miles
- Test number
- 118448297082
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail92,244 miles (+2,828)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,244 miles
- Test number
- 619102394902
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,416 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 89,416 miles
- Test number
- 165365758806
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (above cross member) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)
Fail89,370 miles (+2,525)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,370 miles
- Test number
- 140658560519
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (above cross member) (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)
Pass86,845 miles (+2,342)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 86,845 miles
- Test number
- 978973653728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass84,503 miles (+3,983)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 84,503 miles
- Test number
- 268724075487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass80,520 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,520 miles
- Test number
- 135607174167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEng/man light on
Fail80,520 miles (+2,887)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,520 miles
- Test number
- 807957174152
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEng/man light on
Pass77,633 miles (+4,658)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 77,633 miles
- Test number
- 136120173145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,975 miles (+2,848)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,975 miles
- Test number
- 345541572114
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
Pass70,127 miles (+4,919)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,127 miles
- Test number
- 177535761141
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded
- NoteAdvise rear brake discs corroded
- NoteAdvise rear no plate slightly deteriorated
Pass65,208 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 65,208 miles
- Test number
- 213201260191
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/S Parking brake slightly low on performance
Fail65,175 miles (+4,291)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,175 miles
- Test number
- 570847240175
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/S Parking brake slightly low on performance
Pass60,884 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,884 miles
- Test number
- 472949249178
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail60,845 miles (+5,578)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,845 miles
- Test number
- 233993949126
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,267 miles (+16)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 55,267 miles
- Test number
- 430864248177
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
- NoteWipers smearing
Fail55,251 miles (+4,489)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,251 miles
- Test number
- 802023448115
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracking
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass50,762 miles (+7,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,762 miles
- Test number
- 711762447180
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 42,842 miles
- Test number
- 223933646105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y268 KBT
- Does Y268 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y268 KBT expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y268 KBT?
- The MOT on Y268 KBT expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y268 KBT done?
- Y268 KBT was recorded at 105,316 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
- Has Y268 KBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y268 KBT has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y268 KBT 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 Y268 KBT find?
- Y268 KBT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn inside edge recommend replace; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.
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