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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y883 LUJMOT history

Y883 LUJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2021 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

Y883 LUJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2021
Mileage
144,230 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y883 LUJ was last recorded at 144,230 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 3,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2017: 131,626 miles, lower than 131,632 miles on 23 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,739 miles · 20 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
3,491 miles
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,230 miles
  • 2020 – 140,739 miles
  • 2019 – 136,005 miles
  • 2017 – 131,626 miles
  • 2016 – 127,250 miles
  • 2015 – 121,924 miles
  • 2014 – 114,957 miles
  • 2013 – 104,558 miles
  • 2012 – 92,893 miles
  • 2011 – 85,037 miles
  • 2010 – 76,187 miles
  • 2009 – 65,703 miles
  • 2008 – 55,168 miles
  • 2007 – 46,819 miles
  • 2006 – 36,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,230 miles
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT failures 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail144,230 miles (+3,491)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,230 miles
    Test number
    174162040704
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass140,739 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,739 miles
    Test number
    236271412808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail140,737 miles (+4,732)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,737 miles
    Test number
    298398128796
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass136,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,005 miles
    Test number
    859622406930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,005 miles (+4,379)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,005 miles
    Test number
    532901194468
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,626 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    136123041571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,632 miles (+4,382)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,632 miles
    Test number
    970847185847
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass127,250 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,250 miles
    Test number
    257455666606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,249 miles (+5,325)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,249 miles
    Test number
    350491248932
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass121,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    350439374086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail121,924 miles (+6,967)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,924 miles
    Test number
    651711783124
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass114,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    696643964065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,957 miles (+10,399)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,957 miles
    Test number
    469927254059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass104,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    577816053077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail104,558 miles (+11,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    977956453027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass92,893 miles (+7,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,893 miles
    Test number
    376714722014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass85,037 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    667932331031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    743654210073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,187 miles (+10,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    771904010030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass65,703 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    940332429097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,168 miles (+8,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,168 miles
    Test number
    534441038019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass46,819 miles (+10,643)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    512323047041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,176 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    671496826045
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    764356826001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y883 LUJ

Does Y883 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y883 LUJ expired on 19 Feb 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y883 LUJ?
The MOT on Y883 LUJ expired on 19 Feb 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y883 LUJ done?
Y883 LUJ was recorded at 144,230 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has Y883 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 LUJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y883 LUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y883 LUJ find?
Y883 LUJ failed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: main beam tell-tale not working; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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