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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y268 PDBMOT history

Y268 PDB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

Y268 PDB red 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 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,828 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 PDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 PDB was last recorded at 138,828 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 4,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,111 miles · 24 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,717 miles
Average per year
5,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,828 miles
  • 2023 – 134,111 miles
  • 2022 – 129,455 miles
  • 2021 – 127,027 miles
  • 2020 – 125,053 miles
  • 2019 – 118,496 miles
  • 2018 – 111,655 miles
  • 2017 – 103,571 miles
  • 2016 – 96,619 miles
  • 2015 – 86,564 miles
  • 2014 – 81,324 miles
  • 2013 – 75,076 miles
  • 2012 – 69,951 miles
  • 2011 – 66,422 miles
  • 2010 – 62,835 miles
  • 2009 – 59,882 miles
  • 2008 – 56,374 miles
  • 2007 – 50,593 miles
  • 2006 – 43,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,828 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • EML light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,828 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    187289871272
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail138,828 miles (+4,717)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,828 miles
    Test number
    259696390665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass134,111 miles (+4,656)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,111 miles
    Test number
    907100187313
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass129,455 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,455 miles
    Test number
    796691439154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail129,452 miles (+2,425)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    862269619377
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass127,027 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,027 miles
    Test number
    507524717961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail126,982 miles (+1,929)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,982 miles
    Test number
    814224430477
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass125,053 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,053 miles
    Test number
    142946694533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail125,004 miles (+6,508)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,004 miles
    Test number
    465977875024
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass118,496 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    407479387588
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail118,329 miles (+6,674)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,329 miles
    Test number
    168840714739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,655 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,655 miles
    Test number
    581547455242
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryE M L LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail111,645 miles (+8,074)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    993302229627
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryE M L LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass103,571 miles (+6,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    610110924507
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  15. Pass96,619 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,619 miles
    Test number
    270419020364
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  16. Fail95,790 miles (+9,226)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    421595072122
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEML light on

  17. Pass86,564 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,564 miles
    Test number
    108952065053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,324 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    986105644032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail81,318 miles (+6,242)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,318 miles
    Test number
    859701444004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass75,076 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    139557333076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,951 miles (+3,529)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,951 miles
    Test number
    236298042044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil on min

  22. Pass66,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    778678341032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail66,417 miles (+3,582)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,417 miles
    Test number
    139958641006
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass62,835 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    604806040068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,882 miles (+3,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    111030559465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass56,374 miles (+5,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,374 miles
    Test number
    623186858007
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminating and discolouring slightly

  27. Pass50,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,593 miles
    Test number
    931078957049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,592 miles (+7,201)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    232458857091
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass43,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    973387746080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 PDB

Does Y268 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 PDB expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 PDB?
The MOT on Y268 PDB expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 PDB done?
Y268 PDB was recorded at 138,828 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 5,306 miles a year.
Has Y268 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 PDB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y268 PDB 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 PDB find?
Y268 PDB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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