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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y293 GAJMOT history

Y293 GAJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2023.

Y293 GAJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2024
Mileage
85,688 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 GAJ was last recorded at 85,688 miles on 19 Dec 2023, 12,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Dec 2020: 63,555 miles, lower than 64,234 miles on 13 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,002 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12,686 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,688 miles
  • 2022 – 73,002 miles
  • 2020 – 63,555 miles
  • 2019 – 64,234 miles
  • 2016 – 62,651 miles
  • 2014 – 53,835 miles
  • 2013 – 39,942 miles
  • 2012 – 28,373 miles
  • 2011 – 27,606 miles
  • 2010 – 23,295 miles
  • 2009 – 22,047 miles
  • 2008 – 21,448 miles
  • 2007 – 19,187 miles
  • 2006 – 17,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,688 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,688 miles (+12,686)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    421336679939
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,002 miles (+4,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,002 miles
    Test number
    505077442774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  3. Pass68,992 miles (+5,437)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    155142726430
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,555 miles (-679)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,555 miles
    Test number
    331450462925
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass64,234 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    272260027006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,651 miles (+8,816)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,651 miles
    Test number
    150175234747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,835 miles (+13,893)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    786632804293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,942 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    297627793196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside edge

  9. Pass39,942 miles (+11,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    795617093100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outside edge

  10. Pass28,373 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,373 miles
    Test number
    726547202218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,606 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,606 miles
    Test number
    346401501499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,295 miles (+1,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,295 miles
    Test number
    234801660156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs pitted slightly

  13. Pass22,047 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    774235579052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass21,448 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,448 miles
    Test number
    714506888089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass19,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,187 miles
    Test number
    491699087050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,186 miles (+1,768)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,186 miles
    Test number
    113599787428
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDamage to bottom of radiator
    • NoteSmall cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

  17. Pass17,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,418 miles
    Test number
    994062206101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y293 GAJ

Does Y293 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 GAJ expired on 18 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 GAJ?
The MOT on Y293 GAJ expired on 18 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 GAJ done?
Y293 GAJ was recorded at 85,688 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2023, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has Y293 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 GAJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on Y293 GAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y293 GAJ find?
Y293 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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