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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y289 KBTMOT history

Y289 KBT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

Y289 KBT 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 10 Jun 2024
Mileage
119,960 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 KBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 KBT was last recorded at 119,960 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,038 miles · 11 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
4,922 miles
Average per year
3,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,960 miles
  • 2022 – 115,038 miles
  • 2021 – 112,858 miles
  • 2019 – 109,842 miles
  • 2017 – 109,438 miles
  • 2016 – 107,485 miles
  • 2015 – 105,364 miles
  • 2014 – 103,917 miles
  • 2013 – 101,567 miles
  • 2012 – 99,327 miles
  • 2011 – 95,934 miles
  • 2010 – 84,615 miles
  • 2009 – 79,611 miles
  • 2008 – 74,703 miles
  • 2007 – 72,156 miles
  • 2006 – 57,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,960 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Man light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Brake pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,960 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    684155115873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    244108662771
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,038 miles (+2,180)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,038 miles
    Test number
    231880593825
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,858 miles (+3,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,858 miles
    Test number
    768181325278
    • AdvisoryBoth fronrt tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryMan light on
    • AdvisoryRear suspension very rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play both bottom ball jouints

  5. Pass109,842 miles (+404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    312804975643
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge and cracking
    • AdvisoryMan light on
    • AdvisoryUnder side rusty

  6. Pass109,438 miles (+1,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    893845747454
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges close to limit
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryMan light on
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play both bottom ball joints

  7. Pass107,485 miles (+109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,485 miles
    Test number
    140243478339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  8. Fail107,376 miles (+2,012)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,376 miles
    Test number
    740723387584
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass105,364 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,364 miles
    Test number
    667939305295
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play nearside front lower arm rear bush

  10. Fail105,364 miles (+1,447)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,364 miles
    Test number
    938485805215
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front front ball jont boot damaged
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play both front lower arm rear bushes

  11. Pass103,917 miles (+2,350)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,917 miles
    Test number
    276907504259
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
    • NoteNearside front shock damp
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

  12. Pass101,567 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,567 miles
    Test number
    966466653106
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on rear pads low
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFront disc not correct pair
    • NoteRear disc corroded

  13. Fail101,564 miles (+2,237)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,564 miles
    Test number
    228669543191
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on rear pads low
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFront disc not correct pair
    • NoteRear disc corroded

  14. Pass99,327 miles (+8)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    348274542122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake efficiency slightly low to offside

  15. Fail99,319 miles (+3,385)2 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    236212542117
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake efficiency slightly low to offside

  16. Pass95,934 miles (+11,319)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,934 miles
    Test number
    496641041119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    442452140132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,615 miles (+5,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    522292840185
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass79,611 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    550720749131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,703 miles (+2,547)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,703 miles
    Test number
    540727468032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  21. Pass72,156 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    944939137359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,065 miles (+15,002)1 dangerous7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,065 miles
    Test number
    302004937394
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine check light on

  23. Pass57,063 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    311069536332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    370383646194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 KBT

Does Y289 KBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 KBT expired on 10 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 KBT?
The MOT on Y289 KBT expired on 10 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 KBT done?
Y289 KBT was recorded at 119,960 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 3,773 miles a year.
Has Y289 KBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 KBT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y289 KBT 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 Y289 KBT find?
Y289 KBT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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