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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y286 EKRMOT history

Y286 EKR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

Y286 EKR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
154,097 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 EKR
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
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 EKR was last recorded at 154,097 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2013: 123,171 miles, lower than 123,472 miles on 9 Aug 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,580 miles · 4 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
4,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,097 miles
  • 2020 – 153,580 miles
  • 2016 – 153,323 miles
  • 2014 – 148,533 miles
  • 2013 – 123,171 miles
  • 2012 – 123,472 miles
  • 2011 – 119,921 miles
  • 2010 – 115,893 miles
  • 2009 – 111,338 miles
  • 2008 – 103,790 miles
  • 2007 – 95,164 miles
  • 2006 – 83,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,097 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,097 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,097 miles
    Test number
    908017461413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,580 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,580 miles
    Test number
    906910813946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,561 miles (+238)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,561 miles
    Test number
    206076418369
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass153,323 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    720774673779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,533 miles (+25,362)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,533 miles
    Test number
    119600594256
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass123,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,171 miles
    Test number
    739316493238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,171 miles (-301)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,171 miles
    Test number
    817806193209
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass123,472 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    123,472 miles
    Test number
    885462422290
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes are perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

  9. Fail123,472 miles (+3,551)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,472 miles
    Test number
    108861722214
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm bushes are perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front bottom ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

  10. Pass119,921 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    639806811251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail119,921 miles (+4,028)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,921 miles
    Test number
    367756711452
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass115,893 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    422154800215
    • NoteFront metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteParking brake
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear vmetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight wear in both front lower arm bushes

  13. Fail115,893 miles (+4,555)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,893 miles
    Test number
    224144800294
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge (n/s/f close to legal limit 225/45/zr17 91y michelin pilot sport)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFront metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteMissfire
    • NoteParking brake
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear vmetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteSlight wear in both front lower arm bushes

  14. Pass111,338 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,338 miles
    Test number
    370605609424
    • NoteBoth front tyres weraing inner edges
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to rear brake discs

  15. Fail111,337 miles (+7,547)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,337 miles
    Test number
    284064409221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres weraing inner edges
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to rear brake discs

  16. Pass103,790 miles (+8,626)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,790 miles
    Test number
    164184028299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass95,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    310892137277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,164 miles (+11,773)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,164 miles
    Test number
    381249727498
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass83,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    83,391 miles
    Test number
    862453646141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y286 EKR

Does Y286 EKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 EKR expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 EKR?
The MOT on Y286 EKR expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 EKR done?
Y286 EKR was recorded at 154,097 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
Has Y286 EKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 EKR has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y286 EKR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y286 EKR find?
Y286 EKR passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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