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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y324 RLBMOT history

Y324 RLB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

Y324 RLB 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 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
139,108 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 RLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y324 RLB was last recorded at 139,108 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 5,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,969 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,139 miles
Average per year
6,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,108 miles
  • 2024 – 133,969 miles
  • 2023 – 128,476 miles
  • 2022 – 123,000 miles
  • 2021 – 116,956 miles
  • 2020 – 106,321 miles
  • 2019 – 90,012 miles
  • 2018 – 74,287 miles
  • 2017 – 67,345 miles
  • 2016 – 66,532 miles
  • 2015 – 61,107 miles
  • 2014 – 53,342 miles
  • 2013 – 46,780 miles
  • 2011 – 39,342 miles
  • 2010 – 28,860 miles
  • 2009 – 23,427 miles
  • 2008 – 22,339 miles
  • 2007 – 20,019 miles
  • 2006 – 17,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,108 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper top damper cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake fluid contaminated

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    130456524897
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,105 miles (+5,136)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,105 miles
    Test number
    407610092540
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass133,969 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,969 miles
    Test number
    550397232253
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper top damper cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,968 miles (+5,492)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,968 miles
    Test number
    435438645576
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper top damper cover loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,476 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,476 miles
    Test number
    569627399134
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail128,475 miles (+5,475)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,475 miles
    Test number
    713187495489
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both near wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,000 miles
    Test number
    319948705318
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted at rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail122,999 miles (+6,043)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,999 miles
    Test number
    595889839185
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted at rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass116,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    172935702594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,955 miles (+10,634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,955 miles
    Test number
    230335893613
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,321 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,321 miles
    Test number
    393904887177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail106,249 miles (+16,237)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    952379783276
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass90,012 miles (+15,725)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,012 miles
    Test number
    833538427131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front number plate
    • AdvisorySigns of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight movement to n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush

  14. Pass74,287 miles (+6,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,287 miles
    Test number
    803863411031
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass67,345 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,345 miles
    Test number
    662060268363
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor

  16. Pass66,532 miles (+5,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    921733230668
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryHand brake poor o/s rear
    • AdvisoryN/s rear light lens damaged

  17. Pass61,107 miles (+67)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,107 miles
    Test number
    937307335086
    • NoteNearside rear light unit damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front drop link

  18. Fail61,040 miles (+7,698)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,040 miles
    Test number
    327253935061
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear light unit damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front drop link

  19. Pass53,342 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,342 miles
    Test number
    597427334046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,330 miles (+6,550)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,330 miles
    Test number
    969345834078
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass46,780 miles (+7,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,780 miles
    Test number
    647178903045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    405395561440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail39,342 miles (+6,077)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,342 miles
    Test number
    989265261381
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass33,265 miles (+4,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    496564701011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass28,860 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,860 miles
    Test number
    191928310459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,827 miles (+5,400)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    131304510097
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass23,427 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,427 miles
    Test number
    674069819057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,339 miles (+2,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,339 miles
    Test number
    622250218130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass20,019 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    491111017159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,694 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,694 miles
    Test number
    162432016128
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play on tie rod

Questions about Y324 RLB

Does Y324 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y324 RLB expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y324 RLB?
The MOT on Y324 RLB expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y324 RLB done?
Y324 RLB was recorded at 139,108 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 6,421 miles a year.
Has Y324 RLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 RLB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y324 RLB 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 Y324 RLB find?
Y324 RLB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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