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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y289 NALMOT history

Y289 NAL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.

Y289 NAL red 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 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
159,455 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 NAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 NAL was last recorded at 159,455 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,531 miles · 2 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
6,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 159,455 miles
  • 2016 – 157,531 miles
  • 2015 – 150,702 miles
  • 2014 – 146,927 miles
  • 2013 – 142,902 miles
  • 2012 – 128,364 miles
  • 2011 – 112,446 miles
  • 2010 – 103,431 miles
  • 2006 – 50,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,455 miles
  • AdvisoryCondition of wiper blades
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,455 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,455 miles
    Test number
    437830162932
    • AdvisoryCondition of wiper blades
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass157,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    157,531 miles
    Test number
    601925203451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,531 miles (+2,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,531 miles
    Test number
    948985379233
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  4. Fail155,098 miles (+4,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,098 miles
    Test number
    288933041969
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  5. Pass150,702 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    150,702 miles
    Test number
    949369805249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail150,700 miles (+3,773)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    829779405294
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass146,927 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,927 miles
    Test number
    408740374142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondition of brake discs

  8. Fail146,906 miles (+4,004)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,906 miles
    Test number
    777757264101
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCondition of brake discs

  9. Pass142,902 miles (+14,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,902 miles
    Test number
    237572743112
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass128,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    208632452123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,364 miles (+15,918)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    567012352113
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass112,446 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,446 miles
    Test number
    318213041115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,431 miles (+53,177)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    631385240189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front lower arm bushes

  14. Pass50,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    794479026181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,254 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,254 miles
    Test number
    123258526194
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y289 NAL

Does Y289 NAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 NAL expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 NAL?
The MOT on Y289 NAL expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 NAL done?
Y289 NAL was recorded at 159,455 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 6,518 miles a year.
Has Y289 NAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 NAL has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on Y289 NAL 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 NAL find?
Y289 NAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: condition of wiper blades; corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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