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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y618 BLBMOT history

Y618 BLB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2024.

Y618 BLB black 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 Feb 2025
Mileage
94,641 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 BLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 BLB was last recorded at 94,641 miles on 7 Feb 2024, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,313 miles · 26 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,328 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,641 miles
  • 2023 – 91,313 miles
  • 2022 – 83,822 miles
  • 2020 – 77,333 miles
  • 2019 – 75,888 miles
  • 2018 – 74,110 miles
  • 2017 – 72,033 miles
  • 2016 – 67,747 miles
  • 2015 – 62,778 miles
  • 2014 – 58,409 miles
  • 2013 – 55,229 miles
  • 2012 – 51,266 miles
  • 2011 – 48,170 miles
  • 2010 – 44,393 miles
  • 2009 – 39,913 miles
  • 2008 – 35,493 miles
  • 2007 – 29,062 miles
  • 2006 – 26,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,641 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,641 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    892980569464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,313 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    319323230945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f,n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail91,312 miles (+7,490)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    386254302739
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f,n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,822 miles (+6,489)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    240784238286
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from power steering pump

  5. Pass77,333 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    558663725982
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,333 miles (+1,445)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,333 miles
    Test number
    798147436984
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    512316636739
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,888 miles (+1,778)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    811418569966
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    247746713313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,110 miles (+2,077)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    108841988265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,033 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    213222679859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail72,033 miles (+4,286)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,033 miles
    Test number
    471266793975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass67,747 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,747 miles
    Test number
    839295706193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail67,743 miles (+4,965)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,743 miles
    Test number
    829289723835
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass62,778 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,778 miles
    Test number
    998419527479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,409 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,409 miles
    Test number
    289381554214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,229 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    215899593038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    676403502188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,266 miles (+3,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    939453602195
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass48,170 miles (+3,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    159909591404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    673071820149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,393 miles (+4,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,393 miles
    Test number
    171581820140
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass39,913 miles (+4,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    854611109191
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass35,493 miles (+6,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    292930658110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,062 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,062 miles
    Test number
    714658507100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    544265466291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y618 BLB

Does Y618 BLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y618 BLB expired on 10 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y618 BLB?
The MOT on Y618 BLB expired on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y618 BLB done?
Y618 BLB was recorded at 94,641 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2024, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has Y618 BLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 BLB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y618 BLB 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 Y618 BLB find?
Y618 BLB passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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