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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y282 BPLMOT history

Y282 BPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

Y282 BPL 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 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
110,067 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y282 BPL
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y282 BPL was last recorded at 110,067 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jul 2011: 78,278 miles, lower than 79,272 miles on 22 Jul 2011.
  • 9 Jul 2012: 64,733 miles, lower than 78,278 miles on 23 Jul 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,044 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,067 miles
  • 2021 – 106,743 miles
  • 2020 – 105,405 miles
  • 2019 – 104,345 miles
  • 2018 – 101,757 miles
  • 2017 – 100,237 miles
  • 2016 – 98,914 miles
  • 2015 – 97,566 miles
  • 2014 – 95,086 miles
  • 2013 – 91,845 miles
  • 2012 – 64,733 miles
  • 2011 – 78,278 miles
  • 2010 – 72,219 miles
  • 2009 – 67,134 miles
  • 2008 – 59,025 miles
  • 2006 – 54,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • All four tyres inner edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,067 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    585729576606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,044 miles (+3,301)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    200776568526
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jack point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,743 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,743 miles
    Test number
    883494176657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass105,405 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    465783733811
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail105,405 miles (+1,060)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,405 miles
    Test number
    554249717484
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass104,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    324092307675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail104,345 miles (+2,588)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    885230609964
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,757 miles
    Test number
    209018646325
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  9. Fail101,756 miles (+1,519)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    666292669879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  10. Pass100,237 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    739241163792
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres inner edges worn

  11. Fail100,035 miles (+1,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    596340110225
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres inner edges worn

  12. Pass98,914 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    453913699081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail98,901 miles (+1,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    939274429942
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass97,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    465801005249
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail97,566 miles (+2,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,566 miles
    Test number
    886681305216
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass95,086 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,086 miles
    Test number
    986179794194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail95,055 miles (+3,210)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    618061594176
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,845 miles (+27,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,845 miles
    Test number
    235880093419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass64,733 miles (-13,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,733 miles
    Test number
    325931392144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass78,278 miles (-994)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,278 miles
    Test number
    909094401222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,272 miles (+7,053)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,272 miles
    Test number
    316933501409
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass72,219 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    522479650176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    483432089162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail67,134 miles (+8,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,134 miles
    Test number
    683932389117
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,025 miles (+4,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    262754958037
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    523130746366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y282 BPL

Does Y282 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y282 BPL expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y282 BPL?
The MOT on Y282 BPL expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y282 BPL done?
Y282 BPL was recorded at 110,067 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has Y282 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y282 BPL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y282 BPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y282 BPL find?
Y282 BPL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, and 6 more.

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