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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y292 JARMOT history

Y292 JAR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

Y292 JAR silver 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,403 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y292 JAR
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y292 JAR was last recorded at 138,403 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,371 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,403 miles
  • 2024 – 138,371 miles
  • 2022 – 137,036 miles
  • 2021 – 129,813 miles
  • 2020 – 126,529 miles
  • 2019 – 123,927 miles
  • 2018 – 119,601 miles
  • 2017 – 112,374 miles
  • 2016 – 101,096 miles
  • 2015 – 94,555 miles
  • 2014 – 88,242 miles
  • 2013 – 82,949 miles
  • 2012 – 77,406 miles
  • 2011 – 70,424 miles
  • 2010 – 59,317 miles
  • 2009 – 53,619 miles
  • 2008 – 47,977 miles
  • 2007 – 39,981 miles
  • 2006 – 33,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,403 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,403 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,403 miles
    Test number
    475672190133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass138,371 miles (+1,335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,371 miles
    Test number
    347054317062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,036 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,036 miles
    Test number
    542288957101
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail137,036 miles (+7,223)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,036 miles
    Test number
    993912558016
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low/bald on inside edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass129,813 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,813 miles
    Test number
    650518214697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,529 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,529 miles
    Test number
    416205721572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,927 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,927 miles
    Test number
    340889028013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,601 miles (+7,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,601 miles
    Test number
    997707336333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass112,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    165500655496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,374 miles (+11,278)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,374 miles
    Test number
    443329785072
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass101,096 miles (+6,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,096 miles
    Test number
    358191541577
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre cracked onside edge

  12. Pass94,555 miles (+6,313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,555 miles
    Test number
    886855805278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass88,242 miles (+47)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    708649804233
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has started to perrish slightly.

  14. Fail88,195 miles (+5,246)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    726998464135
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has started to perrish and crack on inner edge of tread

  15. Pass82,949 miles (+5,543)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    375683733081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing heavier on edges of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavier on inner edge of tread

  16. Pass77,406 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    778971952061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,424 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    266979211494
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  18. Pass70,424 miles (+11,107)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    475849211106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,317 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    100875750029
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r not allowing seat belt check

  20. Pass59,317 miles (+5,698)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    881665250005
    • NoteChild seat fitted n/s/r not allowing seat belt check

  21. Pass53,619 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    684719379031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,977 miles (+7,996)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    211435868073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass39,981 miles (+6,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    831098067064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass33,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,437 miles
    Test number
    224644756002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y292 JAR

Does Y292 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y292 JAR is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y292 JAR?
The MOT on Y292 JAR is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y292 JAR done?
Y292 JAR was recorded at 138,403 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has Y292 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y292 JAR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y292 JAR 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 Y292 JAR find?
Y292 JAR passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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