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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y286 MVVMOT history

Y286 MVV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

Y286 MVV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2022
Mileage
126,805 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 MVV
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
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y286 MVV was last recorded at 126,805 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 12,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,379 miles · 29 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
12,426 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,805 miles
  • 2021 – 114,379 miles
  • 2019 – 106,999 miles
  • 2018 – 101,638 miles
  • 2017 – 96,832 miles
  • 2016 – 91,488 miles
  • 2015 – 84,543 miles
  • 2014 – 76,063 miles
  • 2013 – 68,852 miles
  • 2012 – 61,549 miles
  • 2011 – 57,021 miles
  • 2010 – 55,012 miles
  • 2009 – 52,502 miles
  • 2008 – 45,994 miles
  • 2007 – 43,014 miles
  • 2006 – 37,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,805 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both rear jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear jacking point area corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of 2xmain

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,805 miles (+12,426)1 dangerous8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    714531219784
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Pass114,379 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,379 miles
    Test number
    737309142453
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail114,376 miles (+7,377)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    901426842370
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    878256472937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded

  5. Fail106,999 miles (+5,361)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    100592347034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/r18/92w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded

  6. Pass101,638 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    904784923657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of 2xmain (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel requires attention

  7. Fail101,628 miles (+4,796)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,628 miles
    Test number
    330567054524
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of 2xmain (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel requires attention

  8. Pass96,832 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    236788861614
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEng/undes trays ftd !

  9. Fail96,827 miles (+5,339)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    383444122124
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides! (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEng/undes trays ftd !

  10. Pass91,488 miles (+6,945)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,488 miles
    Test number
    584081518545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspention top rubbers movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspention upper rubber mount play
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has a lot off travel

  11. Pass84,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    669826775183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail84,543 miles (+8,480)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    545716375133
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass76,063 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    397867274173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,852 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    109703783198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,549 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,549 miles
    Test number
    499519932157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,021 miles
    Test number
    285877831498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,020 miles (+2,008)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    959347631119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,012 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    931610630180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,502 miles (+6,508)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    130143419189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass45,994 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    844137518124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail45,994 miles (+2,980)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    202476718111
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass43,014 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,014 miles
    Test number
    280857857473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass37,680 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    140151236111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about Y286 MVV

Does Y286 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 MVV expired on 28 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 MVV?
The MOT on Y286 MVV expired on 28 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 MVV done?
Y286 MVV was recorded at 126,805 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has Y286 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 MVV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y286 MVV 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 Y286 MVV find?
Y286 MVV failed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 8 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside front position lamp not working, and 14 more.

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