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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

Y1 NKGMOT history

Y1 NKG is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

Y1 NKG red 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 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
81,880 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 NKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 NKG was last recorded at 81,880 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 1,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,097 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,783 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,880 miles
  • 2023 – 80,097 miles
  • 2021 – 79,225 miles
  • 2020 – 77,284 miles
  • 2019 – 72,647 miles
  • 2018 – 67,117 miles
  • 2017 – 62,769 miles
  • 2016 – 56,643 miles
  • 2015 – 50,288 miles
  • 2014 – 45,469 miles
  • 2013 – 41,784 miles
  • 2012 – 37,055 miles
  • 2011 – 34,423 miles
  • 2010 – 30,934 miles
  • 2009 – 28,513 miles
  • 2008 – 24,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,880 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    342899844074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass80,097 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    859345203342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail80,092 miles (+867)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    231579147261
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Lining material unbonded from metal backing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Dangerous brake defect (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding, rear wheel bearings unable to be checked due to binding brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass79,225 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    940333859332
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail79,224 miles (+1,940)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,224 miles
    Test number
    201528191854
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass77,284 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    205387023813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,647 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,647 miles
    Test number
    696378236972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,635 miles (+5,518)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    232914567672
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass67,117 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    490253568442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,769 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    664970917209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,643 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,643 miles
    Test number
    246562112676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in trailing arm bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in trailing arm bush
  12. Pass50,288 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    219412985409
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail50,278 miles (+4,809)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    389272085194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass45,469 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    325474784170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,784 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    676918543207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass37,055 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,055 miles
    Test number
    739691652200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,423 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,423 miles
    Test number
    489542051158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    861859260117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,934 miles (+2,421)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    292438260165
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass28,513 miles (+3,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    121649139170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass24,715 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,715 miles
    Test number
    124089768115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about Y1 NKG

Does Y1 NKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y1 NKG expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y1 NKG?
The MOT on Y1 NKG expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y1 NKG done?
Y1 NKG was recorded at 81,880 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has Y1 NKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 NKG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y1 NKG 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 Y1 NKG find?
Y1 NKG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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