BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y284 LCDMOT history
Y284 LCD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,195 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 206,195 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,259 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y284 LCD
- 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
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y284 LCD was last recorded at 206,195 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 201,172 miles · 4 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,023 miles
- Average per year
- 9,259 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 206,195 miles
- 2022 – 201,172 miles
- 2021 – 193,474 miles
- 2020 – 182,950 miles
- 2019 – 173,795 miles
- 2018 – 165,162 miles
- 2017 – 155,481 miles
- 2016 – 146,646 miles
- 2015 – 134,933 miles
- 2014 – 122,828 miles
- 2013 – 110,942 miles
- 2012 – 98,630 miles
- 2011 – 86,553 miles
- 2010 – 74,348 miles
- 2009 – 63,225 miles
- 2008 – 54,227 miles
- 2007 – 49,267 miles
- 2006 – 45,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail206,195 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail206,195 miles (+5,023)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,195 miles
- Test number
- 881403736013
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass201,172 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 201,172 miles
- Test number
- 931048962385
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail201,170 miles (+7,696)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,170 miles
- Test number
- 842834270354
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass193,474 miles (+2)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 193,474 miles
- Test number
- 862134555762
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail193,472 miles (+10,522)5 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,472 miles
- Test number
- 967152110860
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge(s)nearing excessive advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point nearing excessive advise check/repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit & wearing heavily on edge(s)nearing excessive advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise check (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on edge(s)nearing excessive advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing limit & wearing heavily on edge(s)nearing excessive advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass182,950 miles (+9,155)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 182,950 miles
- Test number
- 419251655271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,795 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 173,795 miles
- Test number
- 474223821197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,794 miles (+8,632)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,794 miles
- Test number
- 423567614932
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass165,162 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 165,162 miles
- Test number
- 724278176657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,162 miles (+9,681)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,162 miles
- Test number
- 860571757569
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,481 miles (+8,835)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 155,481 miles
- Test number
- 616522831318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,646 miles (+11,713)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 146,646 miles
- Test number
- 995320161251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,933 miles (+12,105)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 134,933 miles
- Test number
- 838855025288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 122,828 miles
- Test number
- 306165024405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,828 miles (+11,886)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,828 miles
- Test number
- 705995524282
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass110,942 miles (+12,312)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 110,942 miles
- Test number
- 669685723202
- NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Pass98,630 miles (+12,077)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 98,630 miles
- Test number
- 908452422264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,553 miles (+12,205)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 86,553 miles
- Test number
- 527822821225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,348 miles (+11,123)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 74,348 miles
- Test number
- 584394220267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,225 miles (+8,998)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 63,225 miles
- Test number
- 582517819240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,227 miles (+4,960)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 54,227 miles
- Test number
- 790187828208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,267 miles (+4,149)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 49,267 miles
- Test number
- 514627827200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,118 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,118 miles
- Test number
- 640128466023
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front washer jet not working
Fail45,118 miles4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,118 miles
- Test number
- 833308466038
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside front washer jet not working
Questions about Y284 LCD
- Does Y284 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y284 LCD expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y284 LCD?
- The MOT on Y284 LCD expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y284 LCD done?
- Y284 LCD was recorded at 206,195 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 9,259 miles a year.
- Has Y284 LCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y284 LCD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y284 LCD 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 Y284 LCD find?
- Y284 LCD failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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