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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y211 DMGMOT history

Y211 DMG is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

Y211 DMG 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 5 May 2024
Mileage
124,008 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 DMG was last recorded at 124,008 miles on 6 May 2023, 3,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,921 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,087 miles
Average per year
5,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,008 miles
  • 2021 – 120,921 miles
  • 2020 – 117,605 miles
  • 2019 – 111,547 miles
  • 2018 – 104,003 miles
  • 2017 – 92,628 miles
  • 2016 – 85,380 miles
  • 2015 – 80,577 miles
  • 2014 – 73,398 miles
  • 2013 – 65,241 miles
  • 2012 – 54,598 miles
  • 2011 – 43,445 miles
  • 2010 – 34,668 miles
  • 2009 – 33,699 miles
  • 2008 – 31,704 miles
  • 2007 – 28,821 miles
  • 2006 – 24,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,008 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,008 miles
    Test number
    816882043446
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,005 miles (+3,084)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    810463956970
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,921 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    689005759641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,605 miles (+6,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    457096398647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,547 miles (+7,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    278752842485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,003 miles (+11,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,003 miles
    Test number
    606667127203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,628 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,628 miles
    Test number
    998902699212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,380 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,380 miles
    Test number
    437061724721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,577 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    775610755038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    117860564011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,398 miles (+8,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    268247654004
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,241 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    269099643017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail65,241 miles (+10,643)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    355249543006
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass54,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    617328052062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,598 miles (+11,153)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,598 miles
    Test number
    749075852096
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteTrailer electrical socket condition deteriorated

  16. Pass43,445 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,445 miles
    Test number
    469921461031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,415 miles (+8,747)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    857459551072
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs very worn

  18. Pass34,668 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,668 miles
    Test number
    650694050076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,699 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,699 miles
    Test number
    553728589127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,704 miles (+2,883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    732527528120
    • NoteOSR Tyre showing cracking to shoulder area, advise replacement.

  21. Pass28,821 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    432718707128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,517 miles
    Test number
    703758916158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y211 DMG

Does Y211 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 DMG expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 DMG?
The MOT on Y211 DMG expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 DMG done?
Y211 DMG was recorded at 124,008 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 5,845 miles a year.
Has Y211 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 DMG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y211 DMG 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 Y211 DMG find?
Y211 DMG passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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