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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,200 cc

Y281 VKEMOT history

Y281 VKE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

Y281 VKE blue 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 21 Mar 2025
Mileage
129,055 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 VKE was last recorded at 129,055 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,425 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,055 miles
  • 2023 – 128,425 miles
  • 2022 – 128,025 miles
  • 2021 – 126,426 miles
  • 2020 – 125,241 miles
  • 2019 – 123,045 miles
  • 2018 – 120,143 miles
  • 2017 – 117,859 miles
  • 2016 – 114,338 miles
  • 2015 – 109,554 miles
  • 2014 – 105,838 miles
  • 2013 – 100,817 miles
  • 2012 – 92,377 miles
  • 2011 – 76,437 miles
  • 2010 – 61,228 miles
  • 2009 – 59,086 miles
  • 2008 – 56,491 miles
  • 2007 – 51,285 miles
  • 2006 – 45,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,055 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,055 miles (+630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    501496322042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,425 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,425 miles
    Test number
    142815205011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,025 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    704181361546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,426 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,426 miles
    Test number
    316904605370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    353870097334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,241 miles (+2,196)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    867598152818
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,045 miles
    Test number
    475925379294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,045 miles (+2,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,045 miles
    Test number
    632886967454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass120,143 miles (+2,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,143 miles
    Test number
    394400369277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass117,859 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,859 miles
    Test number
    627130896208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,338 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,338 miles
    Test number
    985793347076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    306160545020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,554 miles (+3,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    466290245046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass105,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    468277014029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,838 miles (+5,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    198057714408
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass100,817 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    699980643060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,377 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,377 miles
    Test number
    889982842079
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail92,344 miles (+15,907)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,344 miles
    Test number
    737882932056
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and scord

  19. Pass76,437 miles (+15,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,437 miles
    Test number
    408875411055
    • NoteAdvise front wipers worn
    • NoteOsf fog light inop

  20. Pass61,228 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    823244410006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,086 miles (+2,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    893794019095
    • NoteCut in wall o/s/front tyre

  22. Pass56,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    470226618095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,491 miles (+5,206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,491 miles
    Test number
    664056218084
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass51,285 miles (+5,671)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    841516307001
    • NoteBrake fluid requires changing
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has been run flat and has slight damage to the side wall
    • NoteVehicle is due for an inspection service

  25. Pass45,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    570740116058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 VKE

Does Y281 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 VKE expired on 21 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 VKE?
The MOT on Y281 VKE expired on 21 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 VKE done?
Y281 VKE was recorded at 129,055 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has Y281 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 VKE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y281 VKE 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 VKE find?
Y281 VKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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