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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

W228 GYWMOT history

W228 GYW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

W228 GYW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2023
Mileage
129,979 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W228 GYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
23 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W228 GYW was last recorded at 129,979 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,978 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,979 miles
  • 2021 – 123,933 miles
  • 2020 – 118,170 miles
  • 2018 – 111,642 miles
  • 2017 – 105,080 miles
  • 2015 – 100,660 miles
  • 2014 – 96,401 miles
  • 2012 – 95,002 miles
  • 2011 – 87,095 miles
  • 2010 – 82,688 miles
  • 2009 – 77,998 miles
  • 2008 – 71,269 miles
  • 2007 – 63,953 miles
  • 2006 – 57,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust shields insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose not secured correctly to body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,979 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    402272753231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail129,978 miles (+6,045)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,978 miles
    Test number
    911930746259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousShock absorbers likely to become detached 2 x rear (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear rubbing on body and nearly split (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass123,933 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,933 miles
    Test number
    457730106762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust shields insecure (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail123,929 miles (+531)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,929 miles
    Test number
    504005179908
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear dust shields insecure (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail123,398 miles (+5,228)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,398 miles
    Test number
    115093870996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insurcure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRadiator distorted
  6. Pass118,170 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,170 miles
    Test number
    333473407512
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose not secured correctly to body
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail118,162 miles (+15)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,162 miles
    Test number
    463511106458
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device ineffective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill ( skirts fitted ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose not secured correctly to body
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail118,147 miles (+6,505)3 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,147 miles
    Test number
    101969134578
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread low (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass111,642 miles (+6,562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    994481344558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,080 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    824002256968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,660 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    669226113109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,401 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    666676544255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,002 miles (+5)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    947957812383
    • NoteBody damage.
    • NoteBoot lid struts worn.
    • NoteHandbrake performance just acceptable.
    • NoteO/s/f drop link boots poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre just legal[worn on edges].
    • NoteRadiator very poor condition.
    • NoteSlight wear rear suspension bushes.
    • NoteSurface rust front brake pipes.
  14. Fail94,997 miles (+7,902)9 dangerous2 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    766963912380
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBody damage.
    • NoteBoot lid struts worn.
    • NoteHandbrake performance just acceptable.
    • NoteO/s/f drop link boots poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre just legal[worn on edges].
    • NoteRadiator very poor condition.
    • NoteSlight wear rear suspension bushes.
    • NoteSurface rust front brake pipes.
  15. Pass87,095 miles (+4,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    416156801387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass82,688 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,688 miles
    Test number
    494436500421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,998 miles (+6,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    77,998 miles
    Test number
    670982709327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,269 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,269 miles
    Test number
    410451998265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass63,953 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    451955307351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail63,933 miles (+6,087)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    420368987267
    • DangerousFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass57,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    600531336294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,846 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,846 miles
    Test number
    810591336231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about W228 GYW

Does W228 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W228 GYW expired on 27 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W228 GYW?
The MOT on W228 GYW expired on 27 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W228 GYW done?
W228 GYW was recorded at 129,979 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 4,478 miles a year.
Has W228 GYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W228 GYW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on W228 GYW 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 W228 GYW find?
W228 GYW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front.

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