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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y286 NJOMOT history

Y286 NJO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 202,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

Y286 NJO blue 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 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
202,571 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y286 NJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y286 NJO was last recorded at 202,571 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,545 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 202,571 miles
  • 2022 – 193,372 miles
  • 2021 – 191,531 miles
  • 2020 – 190,282 miles
  • 2019 – 184,722 miles
  • 2018 – 174,696 miles
  • 2017 – 164,860 miles
  • 2016 – 155,329 miles
  • 2015 – 145,613 miles
  • 2014 – 134,266 miles
  • 2013 – 128,739 miles
  • 2012 – 123,084 miles
  • 2011 – 117,142 miles
  • 2010 – 110,875 miles
  • 2009 – 105,495 miles
  • 2008 – 99,884 miles
  • 2007 – 94,172 miles
  • 2006 – 87,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,571 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    202,571 miles
    Test number
    347029816237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail202,545 miles (+9,173)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,545 miles
    Test number
    842902930603
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass193,372 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,372 miles
    Test number
    454576359008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass191,531 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,531 miles
    Test number
    882970033248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,282 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    190,282 miles
    Test number
    763290599514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,722 miles (+10,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    184,722 miles
    Test number
    234137902698
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass174,696 miles (+9,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    174,696 miles
    Test number
    215637587178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass164,860 miles (+9,531)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,860 miles
    Test number
    460051904252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass155,329 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,329 miles
    Test number
    546904128225
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake light not fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in top steering column bush.

  10. Fail155,327 miles (+9,714)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,327 miles
    Test number
    854874007560
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall cut but no cords exposed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in top steering column bush.

  11. Pass145,613 miles (+214)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,613 miles
    Test number
    116631555087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail145,399 miles (+11,133)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,399 miles
    Test number
    746554245057
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass134,266 miles (+5,527)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,266 miles
    Test number
    469362754004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,739 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    147783653044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE SHOWING UNEVEN WEAR ACROSS TREAD

  15. Fail128,739 miles (+5,655)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    216726643072
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE SHOWING UNEVEN WEAR ACROSS TREAD

  16. Pass123,084 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,084 miles
    Test number
    615040042077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,142 miles (+6,267)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,142 miles
    Test number
    856390341041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,875 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,875 miles
    Test number
    752996720036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass105,495 miles (+5,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    932380159026
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,884 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,884 miles
    Test number
    884536738000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,655 miles (+5,483)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    924839428054
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass94,172 miles (+6,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    930096637029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass87,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    354582056015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,248 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,248 miles
    Test number
    153651256008
    • DangerousFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCUT ---APPROX 12MM PRESENT ON O/SIDE REAR SIDE WALL RUBBING STRIP

Questions about Y286 NJO

Does Y286 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y286 NJO expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y286 NJO?
The MOT on Y286 NJO expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y286 NJO done?
Y286 NJO was recorded at 202,571 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 6,767 miles a year.
Has Y286 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y286 NJO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y286 NJO 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 NJO find?
Y286 NJO passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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