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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y296 JARMOT history

Y296 JAR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2022.

Y296 JAR blue 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 10 Jun 2023
Mileage
137,978 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 JAR was last recorded at 137,978 miles on 11 Jun 2022, 4,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,951 miles · 7 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,027 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,978 miles
  • 2021 – 133,951 miles
  • 2020 – 130,712 miles
  • 2019 – 128,151 miles
  • 2018 – 125,589 miles
  • 2017 – 120,014 miles
  • 2016 – 118,123 miles
  • 2015 – 104,177 miles
  • 2014 – 99,853 miles
  • 2013 – 98,802 miles
  • 2012 – 94,403 miles
  • 2011 – 88,507 miles
  • 2010 – 81,062 miles
  • 2009 – 71,632 miles
  • 2008 – 63,679 miles
  • 2007 – 54,600 miles
  • 2006 – 42,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,978 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,978 miles (+4,027)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,978 miles
    Test number
    863049217637
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,951 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    686544054789
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,951 miles (+3,239)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,951 miles
    Test number
    772323453002
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,712 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,712 miles
    Test number
    608841734364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,151 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,151 miles
    Test number
    762435797370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,589 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    260321428556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    440882480309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,014 miles (+1,891)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    442834143447
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass118,123 miles (+13,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,123 miles
    Test number
    269350854585
    • AdvisoryOil leaking

  10. Pass104,177 miles (+4,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,177 miles
    Test number
    386328965073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass99,853 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    946520874090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    169008473075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,802 miles (+4,399)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,802 miles
    Test number
    525258373040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass94,403 miles (+5,896)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    556404032151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn and have nails in them.

  15. Pass88,507 miles (+114)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    968339921147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum

  16. Fail88,393 miles (+7,331)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,393 miles
    Test number
    175933621117
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum

  17. Pass81,062 miles (+9,430)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    504973030199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,632 miles (+7,953)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    693153439139
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail63,679 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,679 miles
    Test number
    613942228184
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass63,679 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    63,679 miles
    Test number
    824072028171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,600 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    271315697030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass54,600 miles (+12,596)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    564155897046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass42,004 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,004 miles
    Test number
    140231096077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about Y296 JAR

Does Y296 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 JAR expired on 10 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 JAR?
The MOT on Y296 JAR expired on 10 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 JAR done?
Y296 JAR was recorded at 137,978 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2022, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has Y296 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 JAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y296 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 Y296 JAR find?
Y296 JAR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; steering box leaking oil; nearside electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 5 more.

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