BMW logo

BMW K Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,200 cc

Y281 RJBMOT history

Y281 RJB is a black petrol BMW K Series first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 30,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
30,701 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
945 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y281 RJB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 RJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 RJB was last recorded at 30,701 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,691 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 30,701 miles
  • 2024 – 30,681 miles
  • 2023 – 30,015 miles
  • 2022 – 29,683 miles
  • 2021 – 29,150 miles
  • 2020 – 28,631 miles
  • 2019 – 27,687 miles
  • 2018 – 26,134 miles
  • 2017 – 25,446 miles
  • 2016 – 23,788 miles
  • 2015 – 20,353 miles
  • 2014 – 14,715 miles
  • 2013 – 14,685 miles
  • 2012 – 14,658 miles
  • 2011 – 14,631 miles
  • 2010 – 14,418 miles
  • 2009 – 14,200 miles
  • 2008 – 13,832 miles
  • 2007 – 13,228 miles
  • 2006 – 12,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,701 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,701 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    548005809274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail30,691 miles (+10)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,691 miles
    Test number
    577854847544
    • DangerousNearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass30,681 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    177765072978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass30,015 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    499309335142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass29,683 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,683 miles
    Test number
    226707530589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    100735486196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,150 miles (+519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,150 miles
    Test number
    279113811661
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass28,631 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    28,631 miles
    Test number
    276593604022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,615 miles (+928)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,615 miles
    Test number
    172159548534
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
  10. Pass27,687 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    401976460740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,134 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,134 miles
    Test number
    995136547762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,446 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    596655880350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,788 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,788 miles
    Test number
    182660445264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,353 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,353 miles
    Test number
    315595235172
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
  15. Pass20,353 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,353 miles
    Test number
    349285535130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,715 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,715 miles
    Test number
    195955104142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,685 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,685 miles
    Test number
    247000713480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  18. Pass14,658 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,658 miles
    Test number
    297193602177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,631 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,631 miles
    Test number
    137194001183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,418 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,418 miles
    Test number
    532922810116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,200 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    14,200 miles
    Test number
    690998829176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,832 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,832 miles
    Test number
    912640108117
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  23. Pass13,228 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,228 miles
    Test number
    894181217139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,257 miles
    Test number
    164134386026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 RJB

Does Y281 RJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 RJB expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 RJB?
The MOT on Y281 RJB expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 RJB done?
Y281 RJB was recorded at 30,701 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 945 miles a year.
Has Y281 RJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 RJB has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y281 RJB 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 RJB find?
Y281 RJB passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

Browse all Y281 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.