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BMW 316

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y289 LAPMOT history

Y289 LAP is a silver petrol BMW 316 first used on 10 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y289 LAP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
47,149 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 LAP was last recorded at 47,149 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,149 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,149 miles
  • 2024 – 45,715 miles
  • 2023 – 44,110 miles
  • 2022 – 42,961 miles
  • 2021 – 42,165 miles
  • 2020 – 40,719 miles
  • 2019 – 38,880 miles
  • 2018 – 37,579 miles
  • 2017 – 36,110 miles
  • 2016 – 34,636 miles
  • 2015 – 33,598 miles
  • 2014 – 31,307 miles
  • 2013 – 29,894 miles
  • 2012 – 29,018 miles
  • 2011 – 27,926 miles
  • 2010 – 26,647 miles
  • 2009 – 24,174 miles
  • 2008 – 23,245 miles
  • 2007 – 18,414 miles
  • 2006 – 14,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    849524734723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail47,149 miles (+1,434)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    923880214191
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush split and has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    878424312304
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail45,715 miles (+12)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    418206457294
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail45,703 miles (+1,593)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,703 miles
    Test number
    461660970128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,110 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    566282931598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,961 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,961 miles
    Test number
    793548807218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,165 miles (+1,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    315383822034
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    396708677681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail40,719 miles (+1,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,719 miles
    Test number
    137387197851
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass38,880 miles (+1,301)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    382438299161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,579 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,579 miles
    Test number
    656231906974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail37,551 miles (+1,441)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,551 miles
    Test number
    224608112741
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bothside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

  14. Pass36,110 miles (+1,474)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,110 miles
    Test number
    922229973593
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass34,636 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,636 miles
    Test number
    394668911700
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass33,598 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    920288924604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,307 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    527251014319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,894 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    115085023391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,894 miles (+876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    885035223303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    289660192236
    • NoteN/s hand brake requiers attention

  21. Fail29,018 miles (+1,092)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,018 miles
    Test number
    388150392267
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s hand brake requiers attention

  22. Pass27,926 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    739018981255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass26,647 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,647 miles
    Test number
    110071590237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass24,174 miles (+929)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    272795799236
    • DangerousAll 4 tyres cracked and in BAD condition

  25. Pass23,245 miles (+4,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,245 miles
    Test number
    314845298275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass18,414 miles (+3,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    824511457076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass14,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,511 miles
    Test number
    923932056010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 LAP

Does Y289 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 LAP is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y289 LAP?
The MOT on Y289 LAP is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 LAP done?
Y289 LAP was recorded at 47,149 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,653 miles a year.
Has Y289 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 LAP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y289 LAP 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 LAP find?
Y289 LAP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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