
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y284 XBHMOT history
Y284 XBH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,605 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 118,605 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,653 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y284 XBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 14 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y284 XBH was last recorded at 118,605 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,590 miles · 5 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 4,653 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 118,605 miles
- 2022 – 118,519 miles
- 2021 – 117,925 miles
- 2020 – 117,028 miles
- 2019 – 114,942 miles
- 2018 – 112,630 miles
- 2017 – 110,419 miles
- 2016 – 101,262 miles
- 2015 – 93,203 miles
- 2014 – 81,225 miles
- 2013 – 74,784 miles
- 2012 – 67,122 miles
- 2011 – 56,819 miles
- 2010 – 51,778 miles
- 2009 – 45,579 miles
- 2008 – 43,630 miles
- 2006 – 41,372 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Coil spring corroded all four
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,605 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,605 miles
- Test number
- 891000350130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,590 miles (+71)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,590 miles
- Test number
- 419740636772
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorDriver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,519 miles (+594)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,519 miles
- Test number
- 985975702747
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
Pass117,925 miles (+897)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 117,925 miles
- Test number
- 678131491697
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes, have just met pass criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, inner sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both, hubs corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both brake disc backing plates corroded
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all four jacking point area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap, housing corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake performance just met pass criteria
Pass117,028 miles (+2)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 117,028 miles
- Test number
- 997029507095
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both, hubs corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded, both
- AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded
Fail117,026 miles (+2,084)4 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,026 miles
- Test number
- 704137029348
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront both, hubs corroded
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded, both
- AdvisoryAll four wheel arches corroded
Pass114,942 miles (+2,312)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,942 miles
- Test number
- 611596124296
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake disc, back plates corroded
Pass112,630 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 112,630 miles
- Test number
- 363006046204
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Fail112,629 miles (+2,210)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,629 miles
- Test number
- 312661328530
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
Pass110,419 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,419 miles
- Test number
- 477875539979
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail110,418 miles (+9,156)5 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,418 miles
- Test number
- 957854115698
- DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort & offside (fluid leak) (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort fluid leaking (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort fluid leaking (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking by fuel tank (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside front to rear pipes by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass101,262 miles (+8,059)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 101,262 miles
- Test number
- 756338735270
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear cross member and suspension arms are corroded
- AdvisoryHandbrake performace is low
Pass93,203 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,203 miles
- Test number
- 419056055124
- NoteRear crossmember and suspension arms corroded
Fail93,203 miles (+11,978)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,203 miles
- Test number
- 619283655162
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear crossmember and suspension arms corroded
Pass81,225 miles (+72)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 81,225 miles
- Test number
- 445366484080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront discs badly pitted on inner face
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges and nail in tyre
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteSlight cracking in fuel cap seal
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen
- NoteUnderbody brake pipes corroded
Fail81,153 miles (+6,369)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,153 miles
- Test number
- 628614584040
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteFront discs badly pitted on inner face
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges and nail in tyre
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
- NoteSlight cracking in fuel cap seal
- NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen
- NoteUnderbody brake pipes corroded
Pass74,784 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 74,784 miles
- Test number
- 307263293007
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlight leveling inop
- NoteNearside wing mirror missing
Fail74,784 miles (+7,662)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,784 miles
- Test number
- 708833793091
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlight leveling inop
- NoteHeadlight washers inop
- NoteNearside wing mirror missing
Pass67,122 miles (+10,303)11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 67,122 miles
- Test number
- 466996792048
- NoteBoth front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded
- NoteBoth front wipers slightly perished
- NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slightly perished
- NoteBoth rear brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded
- NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- NoteHeadlamp level sensor plastic lever part is cracked
- NoteNearside door mirror missing
- NoteNearside front fog lamp bracket is damaged
- NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limits on inner edge 2/1.6mm
- NoteOffside rear tyre close to legal limits on inner edge 3/2mm
Pass56,819 miles (+65)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 56,819 miles
- Test number
- 967337821024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront headlamp leveling arm broken
Fail56,754 miles (+4,976)2 dangerous1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,754 miles
- Test number
- 497950521099
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFront headlamp leveling arm broken
Pass51,778 miles (+6,199)9 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 51,778 miles
- Test number
- 412780440077
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front tyres are perished
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteFront level sensor slightly damaged, temporary repair has been carried out
- NoteN/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Pass45,579 miles (+1,949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 45,579 miles
- Test number
- 694774539000
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,630 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 43,630 miles
- Test number
- 190560558092
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteRear brake pads low
Fail43,630 miles (+2,258)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,630 miles
- Test number
- 384700158066
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront brake pads low
- NoteRear brake pads low
Pass41,372 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 41,372 miles
- Test number
- 494984636492
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about Y284 XBH
- Does Y284 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y284 XBH expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y284 XBH?
- The MOT on Y284 XBH expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y284 XBH done?
- Y284 XBH was recorded at 118,605 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
- Has Y284 XBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y284 XBH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y284 XBH 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 XBH find?
- Y284 XBH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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