BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y285 GAJMOT history
Y285 GAJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 100,637 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y285 GAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y285 GAJ was last recorded at 100,637 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 6,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 94,373 miles · 21 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 6,264 miles
- Average per year
- 5,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 100,637 miles
- 2021 – 94,373 miles
- 2020 – 88,982 miles
- 2018 – 80,924 miles
- 2017 – 76,026 miles
- 2016 – 67,631 miles
- 2015 – 55,377 miles
- 2014 – 46,385 miles
- 2013 – 42,407 miles
- 2011 – 38,271 miles
- 2010 – 35,107 miles
- 2009 – 30,977 miles
- 2008 – 27,312 miles
- 2007 – 22,812 miles
- 2006 – 18,888 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,637 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 100,637 miles
- Test number
- 331970313909
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,637 miles (+6,264)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,637 miles
- Test number
- 751475185449
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,373 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 94,373 miles
- Test number
- 598141241027
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,982 miles (+8,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,982 miles
- Test number
- 844166786349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,924 miles (+4,898)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 80,924 miles
- Test number
- 246503489021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,026 miles (+145)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 76,026 miles
- Test number
- 651407019410
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail75,881 miles (+8,250)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,881 miles
- Test number
- 200358752558
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass67,631 miles (+12,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 67,631 miles
- Test number
- 164847440545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,377 miles (+8,992)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,377 miles
- Test number
- 246580795138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,385 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 46,385 miles
- Test number
- 255105104421
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail46,385 miles (+3,978)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,385 miles
- Test number
- 199971604156
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,407 miles (+4,136)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 42,407 miles
- Test number
- 975429613178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,271 miles (+3,164)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,271 miles
- Test number
- 958347211172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine cover and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass35,107 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 35,107 miles
- Test number
- 473369630108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,977 miles (+3,665)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 30,977 miles
- Test number
- 580918639100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,312 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,312 miles
- Test number
- 791824648144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,311 miles (+4,499)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,311 miles
- Test number
- 954972348135
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass22,812 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2008
- Odometer
- 22,812 miles
- Test number
- 783781647153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,698 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,698 miles
- Test number
- 960858507167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 18,888 miles
- Test number
- 463195406170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y285 GAJ
- Does Y285 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y285 GAJ expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y285 GAJ?
- The MOT on Y285 GAJ expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y285 GAJ done?
- Y285 GAJ was recorded at 100,637 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 5,052 miles a year.
- Has Y285 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y285 GAJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y285 GAJ 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 Y285 GAJ find?
- Y285 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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