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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y296 AKJMOT history

Y296 AKJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y296 AKJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,316 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 AKJ
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
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 AKJ was last recorded at 107,316 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,307 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,316 miles
  • 2025 – 106,335 miles
  • 2024 – 105,098 miles
  • 2023 – 103,289 miles
  • 2022 – 101,194 miles
  • 2021 – 98,879 miles
  • 2020 – 97,707 miles
  • 2019 – 95,110 miles
  • 2018 – 94,450 miles
  • 2017 – 93,838 miles
  • 2016 – 92,865 miles
  • 2015 – 90,771 miles
  • 2014 – 87,260 miles
  • 2013 – 82,152 miles
  • 2012 – 79,214 miles
  • 2011 – 68,437 miles
  • 2010 – 59,215 miles
  • 2009 – 57,109 miles
  • 2008 – 52,520 miles
  • 2006 – 46,041 miles
  • 2005 – 42,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,316 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,316 miles (+9)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    756237809986
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail107,307 miles (+972)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,307 miles
    Test number
    801305302097
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass106,335 miles (+1,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    921438358485
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass105,098 miles (+1,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,098 miles
    Test number
    837302200029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,289 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    206953798083
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail103,289 miles (+2,095)4 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,289 miles
    Test number
    801084793231
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass101,194 miles (+2,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,194 miles
    Test number
    414366134952
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass98,879 miles (+1,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,879 miles
    Test number
    187315677441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,707 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,707 miles
    Test number
    730393124903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,110 miles (+660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,110 miles
    Test number
    311008633315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass94,450 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,450 miles
    Test number
    886356287939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    848086777803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,838 miles (+973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    818426386617
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,865 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,865 miles
    Test number
    590308035384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass90,771 miles (+3,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    299694974610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass87,260 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    725410674299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass82,152 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    169540473236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail82,151 miles (+2,937)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,151 miles
    Test number
    265186953209
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass79,214 miles (+10,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    656400272147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass68,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    958436371109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,437 miles (+9,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    299471371469
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass59,215 miles (+2,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    453594050175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail57,109 miles2 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    514835979199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteBrake inbalance on front brakes
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded o/s/r and n/s/r
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  24. Pass57,109 miles (+4,589)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    960545979129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteBrake inbalance on front brakes
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteFront tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteRear brake hose ferrules corroded o/s/r and n/s/r
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  25. Pass52,520 miles (+6,479)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,520 miles
    Test number
    293703618478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight deteriation
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight deteriation

  26. Pass46,041 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,041 miles
    Test number
    211015286110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,636 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,636 miles
    Test number
    362243405485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    753797985112
    • NoteEngine temp high

Questions about Y296 AKJ

Does Y296 AKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 AKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y296 AKJ?
The MOT on Y296 AKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y296 AKJ done?
Y296 AKJ was recorded at 107,316 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 3,038 miles a year.
Has Y296 AKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 AKJ has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y296 AKJ 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 Y296 AKJ find?
Y296 AKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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