
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y282 NJHMOT history
Y282 NJH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 97,658 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,619 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y282 NJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y282 NJH was last recorded at 97,658 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,419 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,239 miles
- Average per year
- 2,619 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,658 miles
- 2025 – 91,419 miles
- 2023 – 90,741 miles
- 2022 – 87,912 miles
- 2021 – 85,308 miles
- 2020 – 82,685 miles
- 2019 – 79,846 miles
- 2018 – 78,551 miles
- 2017 – 76,580 miles
- 2016 – 71,202 miles
- 2015 – 64,377 miles
- 2014 – 60,002 miles
- 2013 – 57,011 miles
- 2012 – 54,255 miles
- 2011 – 51,780 miles
- 2010 – 51,095 miles
- 2009 – 48,839 miles
- 2008 – 47,617 miles
- 2007 – 46,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,658 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 97,658 miles
- Test number
- 665111352066
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail97,658 miles (+6,239)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,658 miles
- Test number
- 581793172443
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass91,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 91,419 miles
- Test number
- 507218436279
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail91,419 miles (+678)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,419 miles
- Test number
- 709184903362
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass90,741 miles (+2,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 90,741 miles
- Test number
- 473620406820
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,912 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 633390700225
- 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass85,308 miles (+2,623)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 85,308 miles
- Test number
- 143692679931
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,685 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,685 miles
- Test number
- 519307622562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,634 miles (+2,788)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,634 miles
- Test number
- 245148697095
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))
Pass79,846 miles (+1,295)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,846 miles
- Test number
- 642885802126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,551 miles (+1,971)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,551 miles
- Test number
- 899682213347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,580 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,580 miles
- Test number
- 792872587832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass71,202 miles (+6,825)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 71,202 miles
- Test number
- 603730591288
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass64,377 miles (+4,375)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,377 miles
- Test number
- 225719825045
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,002 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,002 miles
- Test number
- 906041634052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,011 miles (+2,756)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,011 miles
- Test number
- 736359123076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,255 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 54,255 miles
- Test number
- 416423822008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,243 miles (+2,463)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,243 miles
- Test number
- 946530222036
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cracks appearing in tread.
Pass51,780 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 51,780 miles
- Test number
- 569115721058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,095 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 51,095 miles
- Test number
- 181941620077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,839 miles
- Test number
- 521846219086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,839 miles (+1,222)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,839 miles
- Test number
- 754506119008
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass47,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 47,617 miles
- Test number
- 932024518013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,617 miles (+1,218)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,617 miles
- Test number
- 993594518089
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass46,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 46,399 miles
- Test number
- 572500637072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,399 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,399 miles
- Test number
- 824610437076
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about Y282 NJH
- Does Y282 NJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y282 NJH is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y282 NJH?
- The MOT on Y282 NJH is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y282 NJH done?
- Y282 NJH was recorded at 97,658 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
- Has Y282 NJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y282 NJH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y282 NJH 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 Y282 NJH find?
- Y282 NJH passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front coil spring corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 1 more.
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