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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y208 CGCMOT history

Y208 CGC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

Y208 CGC 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 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,666 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 CGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 CGC was last recorded at 139,666 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 9,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,596 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
9,070 miles
Average per year
5,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,666 miles
  • 2022 – 130,596 miles
  • 2021 – 121,357 miles
  • 2020 – 116,742 miles
  • 2019 – 108,648 miles
  • 2018 – 104,048 miles
  • 2017 – 97,262 miles
  • 2016 – 90,218 miles
  • 2015 – 83,546 miles
  • 2014 – 82,429 miles
  • 2013 – 70,753 miles
  • 2011 – 69,005 miles
  • 2010 – 63,853 miles
  • 2009 – 58,509 miles
  • 2008 – 51,261 miles
  • 2007 – 43,241 miles
  • 2006 – 37,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,666 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,666 miles (+9,070)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,666 miles
    Test number
    935114938827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,596 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    992828844260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail130,595 miles (+9,238)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,595 miles
    Test number
    317978242241
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass121,357 miles (+4,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    168254712350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    227055976988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,742 miles (+8,094)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    805343086991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,648 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,648 miles
    Test number
    782779745318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,048 miles (+6,786)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,048 miles
    Test number
    848762494244
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,262 miles (+7,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    128724725363
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil over has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOi leak/s

  10. Pass90,218 miles (+6,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,218 miles
    Test number
    756554834010
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

  11. Pass83,546 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,546 miles
    Test number
    275350965125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass82,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    809979434193
    • 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)

  13. Fail82,429 miles (+11,676)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,429 miles
    Test number
    599636634142
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass70,753 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,753 miles
    Test number
    176763123152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass69,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    117735731342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,005 miles (+5,152)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,005 miles
    Test number
    438025331418
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass63,853 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,853 miles
    Test number
    864113230376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,509 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    454886539491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,261 miles (+8,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    723116438397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass43,241 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    681162737245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,657 miles
    Test number
    840519926259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 CGC

Does Y208 CGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y208 CGC expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y208 CGC?
The MOT on Y208 CGC expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y208 CGC done?
Y208 CGC was recorded at 139,666 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
Has Y208 CGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 CGC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y208 CGC 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 Y208 CGC find?
Y208 CGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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