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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y288 NJHMOT history

Y288 NJH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y288 NJH green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,554 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 NJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 NJH was last recorded at 118,554 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,555 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,999 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,554 miles
  • 2025 – 116,555 miles
  • 2024 – 114,753 miles
  • 2023 – 111,060 miles
  • 2022 – 107,942 miles
  • 2021 – 106,119 miles
  • 2020 – 105,646 miles
  • 2019 – 101,000 miles
  • 2018 – 95,388 miles
  • 2017 – 90,548 miles
  • 2016 – 84,563 miles
  • 2015 – 77,775 miles
  • 2014 – 71,105 miles
  • 2013 – 63,950 miles
  • 2012 – 60,461 miles
  • 2011 – 55,298 miles
  • 2010 – 52,608 miles
  • 2009 – 49,533 miles
  • 2008 – 46,149 miles
  • 2007 – 42,939 miles
  • 2006 – 35,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,554 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,554 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    794322114560
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,555 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    337640374302
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass114,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    655221477809
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail114,753 miles (+3,693)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,753 miles
    Test number
    597879029774
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass111,060 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,060 miles
    Test number
    202944496071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,059 miles (+3,117)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    368075760428
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass107,942 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    532118264541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Fail107,942 miles (+1,823)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,942 miles
    Test number
    686829959156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil lamp on
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Pass106,119 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    665821324265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Fail106,119 miles (+473)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,119 miles
    Test number
    711065577935
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Pass105,646 miles (+4,646)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,646 miles
    Test number
    349061406834
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  12. Pass101,000 miles (+5,612)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,000 miles
    Test number
    871448641704
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge through central band of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Pass95,388 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    416446079670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail95,388 miles (+4,840)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,388 miles
    Test number
    474365739286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp incorrect bulb fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass90,548 miles (+116)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    396855592817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall, no casing exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall, no casing exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail90,432 miles (+5,869)4 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    445851215511
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall, no casing exposed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall, no casing exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,563 miles (+6,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    970102024939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre shows signs of being run soft
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,775 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    245786495466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp on

  19. Fail77,775 miles (+6,670)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,775 miles
    Test number
    768186095156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management warning lamp on

  20. Pass71,105 miles (+7,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,105 miles
    Test number
    938089294189
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass63,950 miles (+3,489)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    688888393155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass60,461 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    527132992118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  23. Fail60,461 miles (+5,163)3 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,461 miles
    Test number
    297522092437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  24. Pass55,298 miles (+2,690)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    986421201278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside & offside front brakes worn
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres worn inside edges of tread

  25. Pass52,608 miles (+3,075)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    733422400254
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres have slightly uneven wear to inner edges of tread
    • NoteNearside front & rear tyres have splits starting to inner walls

  26. Pass49,533 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    531486199187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,149 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    874537438146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass42,939 miles (+6,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    232563007451
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass35,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,943 miles
    Test number
    443242546059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 NJH

Does Y288 NJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 NJH is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 NJH?
The MOT on Y288 NJH is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 NJH done?
Y288 NJH was recorded at 118,554 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has Y288 NJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 NJH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y288 NJH 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 NJH find?
Y288 NJH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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