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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y317 JARMOT history

Y317 JAR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 219,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

Y317 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 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
219,326 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y317 JAR was last recorded at 219,326 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,325 miles · 9 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 219,326 miles
  • 2020 – 205,133 miles
  • 2019 – 198,367 miles
  • 2018 – 184,219 miles
  • 2016 – 169,472 miles
  • 2015 – 155,752 miles
  • 2014 – 143,653 miles
  • 2013 – 136,019 miles
  • 2012 – 130,280 miles
  • 2011 – 122,288 miles
  • 2010 – 112,550 miles
  • 2009 – 102,889 miles
  • 2008 – 95,430 miles
  • 2007 – 86,773 miles
  • 2006 – 78,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,326 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts not checkedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,326 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    219,326 miles
    Test number
    357330588237
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts not checked

  2. Fail219,325 miles (+14,192)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,325 miles
    Test number
    365697781299
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts not checked

  3. Pass205,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    205,133 miles
    Test number
    360972731998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail205,133 miles (+6,766)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,133 miles
    Test number
    522812755272
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass198,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    198,367 miles
    Test number
    673993836428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail198,367 miles (+14,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,367 miles
    Test number
    270310528497
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass184,219 miles (+14,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    184,219 miles
    Test number
    385030840771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass169,472 miles (+13,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,472 miles
    Test number
    430092473073
    • 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)

  9. Pass155,752 miles (+12,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    155,752 miles
    Test number
    493367654203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass143,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,653 miles
    Test number
    326482344253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail143,653 miles (+7,634)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,653 miles
    Test number
    909281944233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass136,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,019 miles
    Test number
    437295833299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail136,019 miles (+5,739)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,019 miles
    Test number
    869025133210
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass130,280 miles (+7,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,280 miles
    Test number
    615964042203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass122,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,288 miles
    Test number
    688516011219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,288 miles (+2,968)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,288 miles
    Test number
    918966611272
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass119,320 miles (+6,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    288754061032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass112,550 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    944525960035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,889 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,889 miles
    Test number
    741839459037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,430 miles (+8,657)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,430 miles
    Test number
    422163958013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,773 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    86,773 miles
    Test number
    423527447086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    884922356007
    • NoteBrake wear indicator lamp on on dash.

Questions about Y317 JAR

Does Y317 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y317 JAR expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y317 JAR?
The MOT on Y317 JAR expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y317 JAR done?
Y317 JAR was recorded at 219,326 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 8,965 miles a year.
Has Y317 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 JAR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y317 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 Y317 JAR find?
Y317 JAR passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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