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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y286 MJHMOT history

Y286 MJH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

Y286 MJH grey 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 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
166,100 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 MJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 MJH was last recorded at 166,100 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2006: 95,983 miles, lower than 152,974 miles on 10 Feb 2006.

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
165,285 miles · 18 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
815 miles
Average per year
829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 166,100 miles
  • 2020 – 165,285 miles
  • 2019 – 157,652 miles
  • 2016 – 157,525 miles
  • 2014 – 157,400 miles
  • 2013 – 137,564 miles
  • 2012 – 123,238 miles
  • 2011 – 118,871 miles
  • 2010 – 112,935 miles
  • 2009 – 107,805 miles
  • 2007 – 101,104 miles
  • 2006 – 95,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,100 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,100 miles (+815)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,100 miles
    Test number
    494024014068
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass165,285 miles (+8)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,285 miles
    Test number
    289412783165
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail165,277 miles (+7,625)2 dangerous4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,277 miles
    Test number
    137484052149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,652 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,652 miles
    Test number
    593365597316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,624 miles (+99)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,624 miles
    Test number
    357943724729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear numberplate deteriorated,but still readable

  6. Pass157,525 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    157,525 miles
    Test number
    846240636917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriating

  7. Fail157,516 miles (+116)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,516 miles
    Test number
    446939579938
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriating

  8. Fail157,400 miles (+19,836)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,400 miles
    Test number
    327954414425
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside front andrear tyres edges worn close to inner ply/cords

  9. Pass137,564 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,564 miles
    Test number
    556232413209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail137,560 miles (+14,322)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,560 miles
    Test number
    327283703418
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail123,238 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    196445842160
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass123,238 miles (+4,367)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    496955642149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass118,871 miles (+5,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,871 miles
    Test number
    125068041146
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass112,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    160205140168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,935 miles (+5,130)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,935 miles
    Test number
    764145440131
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  16. Pass107,805 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,805 miles
    Test number
    211509349172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,104 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,104 miles
    Test number
    111255627385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,983 miles (-56,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    942565916353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass152,974 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    152,974 miles
    Test number
    781041346019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate crack
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSome adverse flashing n/s/r lights

Questions about Y286 MJH

Does Y286 MJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 MJH expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 MJH?
The MOT on Y286 MJH expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 MJH done?
Y286 MJH was recorded at 166,100 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 829 miles a year.
Has Y286 MJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 MJH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on Y286 MJH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y286 MJH find?
Y286 MJH passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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