
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Pass111,642 miles (+6,562)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 111,642 miles
- Test number
- 994481344558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,080 miles (+4,420)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 105,080 miles
- Test number
- 824002256968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,660 miles (+4,259)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 669226113109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,401 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 96,401 miles
- Test number
- 666676544255
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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)
Pass82,688 miles (+4,690)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,688 miles
- Test number
- 494436500421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,998 miles (+6,729)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 77,998 miles
- Test number
- 670982709327
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass57,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 57,846 miles
- Test number
- 600531336294
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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