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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y281 OGVMOT history

Y281 OGV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y281 OGV 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 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
98,828 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 OGV
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 OGV was last recorded at 98,828 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,726 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,102 miles
Average per year
3,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,828 miles
  • 2025 – 97,726 miles
  • 2024 – 96,106 miles
  • 2023 – 95,201 miles
  • 2022 – 93,356 miles
  • 2021 – 91,341 miles
  • 2020 – 89,796 miles
  • 2019 – 88,503 miles
  • 2018 – 86,090 miles
  • 2017 – 83,662 miles
  • 2016 – 81,336 miles
  • 2015 – 78,949 miles
  • 2014 – 75,403 miles
  • 2013 – 71,685 miles
  • 2012 – 68,224 miles
  • 2011 – 63,972 miles
  • 2010 – 60,480 miles
  • 2009 – 56,343 miles
  • 2008 – 51,287 miles
  • 2007 – 44,318 miles
  • 2006 – 34,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,828 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,828 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,828 miles
    Test number
    980802988606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,726 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    471686527884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,629 miles (+1,523)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,629 miles
    Test number
    696232434649
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass96,106 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    888193279579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,201 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    785988495340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,356 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    93,356 miles
    Test number
    263085890069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,289 miles (+1,948)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    315962760948
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint to arm loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,341 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    339490825911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass89,796 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    704358510847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,768 miles (+1,265)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    122173318471
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass88,503 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,503 miles
    Test number
    790567998383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass86,090 miles (+2,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    391112158584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake wear indicator wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass83,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    503867032091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail83,662 miles (+2,326)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    109735762280
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass81,336 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    954520982556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,949 miles (+3,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,949 miles
    Test number
    726606835290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass75,403 miles (+3,718)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,403 miles
    Test number
    126528514262
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass71,685 miles (+3,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    176924723209
    • NoteBoth front lower arm ball jonts have play

  19. Pass68,224 miles (+4,252)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    677732322216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,972 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    63,972 miles
    Test number
    918727811213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,480 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    374027300408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,467 miles (+4,124)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    372304100475
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorated and wearing on inner tread edge.

  23. Pass56,343 miles (+5,056)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    634955529244
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front lower arms

  24. Pass51,287 miles (+6,969)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    572926528219
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise,,,both front lower arm rear bushes splitting and worn

  25. Pass44,318 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,318 miles
    Test number
    190506327229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,286 miles (+9,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    812775327259
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass34,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    311801906470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,995 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    740331606220
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about Y281 OGV

Does Y281 OGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 OGV is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 OGV?
The MOT on Y281 OGV is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 OGV done?
Y281 OGV was recorded at 98,828 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,193 miles a year.
Has Y281 OGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 OGV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 OGV 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 Y281 OGV find?
Y281 OGV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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