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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,500 cc

Y283 MBNMOT history

Y283 MBN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

Y283 MBN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,085 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 MBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 MBN was last recorded at 120,085 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,083 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,085 miles
  • 2025 – 120,083 miles
  • 2024 – 119,960 miles
  • 2023 – 115,088 miles
  • 2022 – 112,444 miles
  • 2021 – 109,115 miles
  • 2020 – 104,958 miles
  • 2019 – 101,368 miles
  • 2018 – 97,871 miles
  • 2017 – 96,588 miles
  • 2016 – 91,646 miles
  • 2015 – 86,332 miles
  • 2014 – 84,633 miles
  • 2013 – 80,641 miles
  • 2012 – 72,073 miles
  • 2011 – 67,202 miles
  • 2010 – 64,501 miles
  • 2009 – 58,519 miles
  • 2007 – 53,900 miles
  • 2006 – 45,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,085 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,085 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,085 miles
    Test number
    331414252234
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,083 miles (+123)1 dangerous8 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,083 miles
    Test number
    115544221014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,960 miles (+4,872)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    275534547284
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass115,088 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,088 miles
    Test number
    118985319272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,607 miles (+2,163)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    410325009899
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,444 miles
    Test number
    330165312534
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,435 miles (+3,320)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,435 miles
    Test number
    977526241892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,115 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    979366131229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    338996021610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,958 miles (+3,590)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    755712010233
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass101,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    633937473711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,367 miles (+3,496)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    748723561924
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass97,871 miles (+1,283)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    798924566026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine management light on
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged

  14. Pass96,588 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,588 miles
    Test number
    224609146334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    787137895827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,646 miles (+5,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    920366506957
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass86,332 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    558105215183
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass84,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    429114814194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,633 miles (+3,992)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    488793614150
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass80,641 miles (+8,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,641 miles
    Test number
    165493993483
    • AdvisoryBrake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass72,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    576849202160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,073 miles (+4,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    209869002406
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass67,202 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    539543111127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,197 miles (+2,696)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,197 miles
    Test number
    915871511192
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass64,501 miles (+5,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    903299400172
    • 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. Pass58,519 miles (+4,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,519 miles
    Test number
    504010929194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass53,900 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    172905257224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    611302956100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y283 MBN

Does Y283 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 MBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 MBN?
The MOT on Y283 MBN is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 MBN done?
Y283 MBN was recorded at 120,085 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,808 miles a year.
Has Y283 MBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 MBN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y283 MBN 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 MBN find?
Y283 MBN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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