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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y26 ALJMOT history

Y26 ALJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

Y26 ALJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
153,755 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 ALJ was last recorded at 153,755 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,754 miles · 15 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,755 miles
  • 2023 – 146,815 miles
  • 2022 – 142,428 miles
  • 2020 – 136,470 miles
  • 2019 – 116,519 miles
  • 2017 – 108,214 miles
  • 2016 – 101,273 miles
  • 2015 – 90,063 miles
  • 2014 – 81,778 miles
  • 2013 – 74,620 miles
  • 2012 – 67,526 miles
  • 2011 – 62,242 miles
  • 2010 – 57,680 miles
  • 2009 – 51,516 miles
  • 2008 – 45,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator lens slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,755 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,755 miles
    Test number
    357057110711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,754 miles (+6,939)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,754 miles
    Test number
    496655051061
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass146,815 miles (+4,387)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,815 miles
    Test number
    303640209005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,428 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,428 miles
    Test number
    155630560885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail142,425 miles (+5,955)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    994737272372
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,470 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    629898831859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,470 miles (+6,211)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    689513976042
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,259 miles (+13,740)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,259 miles
    Test number
    188257014860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    756133493878
    • 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))

  10. Fail116,519 miles (+8,305)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    291917269110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass108,214 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,214 miles
    Test number
    920501600001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    989502635304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,273 miles (+11,210)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    130393490336
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    359009531236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail90,063 miles (+8,285)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,063 miles
    Test number
    729559183807
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass81,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    357688584291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail81,778 miles (+7,158)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    986218984216
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    297213083254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,620 miles (+7,094)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    369913783469
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass67,526 miles (+5,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    246958092285
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyres tread badly worn on the edges

  21. Pass62,242 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    445599991201
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass57,680 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,680 miles
    Test number
    692006780233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,516 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,516 miles
    Test number
    984070899240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,813 miles
    Test number
    314077198477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,814 miles2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,814 miles
    Test number
    212977598233
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls are perished.
    • NoteBoth n/s tyre treads are low, 2mm.
    • NoteBoth o/s tyres are low, 3mm

Questions about Y26 ALJ

Does Y26 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y26 ALJ expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y26 ALJ?
The MOT on Y26 ALJ expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y26 ALJ done?
Y26 ALJ was recorded at 153,755 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has Y26 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 ALJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y26 ALJ 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 Y26 ALJ find?
Y26 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear indicator lens slightly damaged; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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