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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y283 BPLMOT history

Y283 BPL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2024.

Y283 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 8 Oct 2025
Mileage
136,346 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 BPL was last recorded at 136,346 miles on 9 Oct 2024, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,719 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,346 miles
  • 2023 – 135,719 miles
  • 2022 – 133,640 miles
  • 2021 – 133,484 miles
  • 2020 – 127,476 miles
  • 2018 – 113,635 miles
  • 2017 – 111,615 miles
  • 2016 – 108,028 miles
  • 2015 – 104,562 miles
  • 2014 – 101,755 miles
  • 2013 – 99,122 miles
  • 2012 – 97,389 miles
  • 2011 – 95,068 miles
  • 2010 – 90,830 miles
  • 2009 – 85,654 miles
  • 2008 – 80,635 miles
  • 2007 – 76,163 miles
  • 2006 – 68,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    525143585653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty

  2. Fail136,346 miles (+627)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    809597705141
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing rusty

  3. Pass135,719 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    135,719 miles
    Test number
    566337330796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail135,715 miles (+2,075)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,715 miles
    Test number
    504091168965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,640 miles (+156)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    298975643216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake slightly low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear inner sills

  6. Pass133,484 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,484 miles
    Test number
    653159040913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake slightly low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear wheel arches

  7. Fail133,484 miles (+6,008)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,484 miles
    Test number
    889071686421
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake slightly low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear wheel arches

  8. Pass127,476 miles (+13,841)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,476 miles
    Test number
    221725376650
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    949209725315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,635 miles (+2,020)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,635 miles
    Test number
    718952727035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,615 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    193752469785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,028 miles (+3,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,028 miles
    Test number
    113227757513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre wall split but not showing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass104,562 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    817878635175
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail104,503 miles (+2,748)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,503 miles
    Test number
    218238425157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass101,755 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,755 miles
    Test number
    206187534433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,122 miles (+1,733)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    109633623166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall split but unable to see cord

  17. Pass97,389 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,389 miles
    Test number
    636315432102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,383 miles (+2,315)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,383 miles
    Test number
    678663032173
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Pass95,068 miles (+4,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    355207721134
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  20. Pass90,830 miles (+5,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,830 miles
    Test number
    384172340112
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass85,654 miles (+5,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,654 miles
    Test number
    492286639140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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)

  22. Pass80,635 miles (+4,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    913178538133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass76,163 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    243133257198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,584 miles
    Test number
    783622346021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about Y283 BPL

Does Y283 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y283 BPL expired on 8 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y283 BPL?
The MOT on Y283 BPL expired on 8 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y283 BPL done?
Y283 BPL was recorded at 136,346 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2024, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has Y283 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 BPL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y283 BPL 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 Y283 BPL find?
Y283 BPL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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