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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y288 BBVMOT history

Y288 BBV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 127,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

Y288 BBV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
127,086 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 BBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 BBV was last recorded at 127,086 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,077 miles · 1 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,086 miles
  • 2021 – 117,294 miles
  • 2020 – 115,159 miles
  • 2019 – 109,152 miles
  • 2018 – 107,598 miles
  • 2016 – 105,218 miles
  • 2015 – 101,280 miles
  • 2014 – 95,123 miles
  • 2012 – 85,539 miles
  • 2011 – 80,466 miles
  • 2010 – 74,502 miles
  • 2009 – 67,107 miles
  • 2008 – 59,311 miles
  • 2007 – 50,357 miles
  • 2006 – 47,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,086 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,086 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,086 miles
    Test number
    540869038360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,077 miles (+9,783)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,077 miles
    Test number
    326060672770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,294 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,294 miles
    Test number
    283140323994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,159 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    685240695636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,152 miles
    Test number
    501305115085
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,151 miles (+1,553)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,151 miles
    Test number
    962902147642
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,598 miles (+2,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    297829206236
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  8. Pass105,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    677375117118
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  9. Fail105,218 miles (+3,938)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,218 miles
    Test number
    919181950096
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  10. Pass101,280 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    273644862433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,123 miles
    Test number
    245850514389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,123 miles (+4,599)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,123 miles
    Test number
    196358904344
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass90,524 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,524 miles
    Test number
    637607194089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,522 miles (+4,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,522 miles
    Test number
    546068784077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass85,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    439981912484
    • NoteAll brake pipes at rear corroding

  16. Fail85,539 miles (+5,073)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    327371112326
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteAll brake pipes at rear corroding

  17. Pass80,466 miles (+5,964)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,466 miles
    Test number
    207675791226
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear sprigs corroding

  18. Pass74,502 miles (+43)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    204096400342
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteMain brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroding near to limit

  19. Fail74,459 miles (+7,352)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,459 miles
    Test number
    894619590223
    • FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMain brake pipes at side of fuel tank corroding near to limit

  20. Pass67,107 miles (+7,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,107 miles
    Test number
    302818189220
    • NoteMain brake pipes corroding at rear

  21. Pass59,311 miles (+8,954)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    251012008317
    • NoteCorossion to front brake discs on outer edges
    • NoteFull engine covers fitted
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  22. Fail50,357 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    403833697173
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic covers on both outer sills

  23. Pass50,357 miles (+2,522)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    923843797161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlastic covers on both outer sills

  24. Pass47,835 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    183892316216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlastic covers on both outer sills

Questions about Y288 BBV

Does Y288 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 BBV expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 BBV?
The MOT on Y288 BBV expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 BBV done?
Y288 BBV was recorded at 127,086 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has Y288 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 BBV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y288 BBV 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 Y288 BBV find?
Y288 BBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front sub-frame ball joint has slight play; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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