BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y283 GABMOT history
Y283 GAB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 70,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 70,853 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y283 GAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y283 GAB was last recorded at 70,853 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,377 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,476 miles
- Average per year
- 2,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,853 miles
- 2025 – 68,377 miles
- 2024 – 66,213 miles
- 2023 – 62,953 miles
- 2022 – 60,330 miles
- 2020 – 55,709 miles
- 2019 – 49,849 miles
- 2018 – 46,994 miles
- 2017 – 42,335 miles
- 2016 – 38,034 miles
- 2015 – 36,354 miles
- 2014 – 36,261 miles
- 2013 – 36,110 miles
- 2012 – 35,071 miles
- 2011 – 34,460 miles
- 2010 – 33,968 miles
- 2009 – 32,056 miles
- 2008 – 28,162 miles
- 2007 – 22,994 miles
- 2006 – 19,269 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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 corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,853 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 70,853 miles
- Test number
- 903262264819
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,853 miles (+2,476)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,853 miles
- Test number
- 252366883537
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,377 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 68,377 miles
- Test number
- 577091919518
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,377 miles (+2,164)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,377 miles
- Test number
- 329625208474
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,213 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 66,213 miles
- Test number
- 107677067359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail66,213 miles (+3,260)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,213 miles
- Test number
- 405872754444
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 62,953 miles
- Test number
- 226482118989
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail62,953 miles (+2,623)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,953 miles
- Test number
- 353120350578
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,330 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 60,330 miles
- Test number
- 867577258908
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail60,298 miles (+4,589)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,298 miles
- Test number
- 746556794450
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass55,709 miles (+5,860)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 55,709 miles
- Test number
- 470221109314
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,849 miles (+2,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 49,849 miles
- Test number
- 427911696861
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,994 miles (+4,659)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 46,994 miles
- Test number
- 388234753328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,335 miles (+4,301)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 42,335 miles
- Test number
- 408225610673
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,034 miles (+1,680)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,034 miles
- Test number
- 963516705242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,354 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,354 miles
- Test number
- 955665265089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,261 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,261 miles
- Test number
- 588114984002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,110 miles (+1,039)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,110 miles
- Test number
- 605545583030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,071 miles (+611)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,071 miles
- Test number
- 597187472011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,460 miles (+492)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,460 miles
- Test number
- 407000081042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,968 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 33,968 miles
- Test number
- 252496400440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,056 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,056 miles
- Test number
- 230421209409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,162 miles (+5,168)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,162 miles
- Test number
- 643769808146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,994 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,994 miles
- Test number
- 130469007121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 19,269 miles
- Test number
- 923101516172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y283 GAB
- Does Y283 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 GAB is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y283 GAB?
- The MOT on Y283 GAB is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y283 GAB done?
- Y283 GAB was recorded at 70,853 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,576 miles a year.
- Has Y283 GAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y283 GAB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y283 GAB 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 GAB find?
- Y283 GAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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