
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y217 DMGMOT history
Y217 DMG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,654 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 107,654 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 DMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 DMG was last recorded at 107,654 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 105,960 miles · 22 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,694 miles
- Average per year
- 3,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 107,654 miles
- 2023 – 105,960 miles
- 2022 – 104,566 miles
- 2021 – 101,621 miles
- 2020 – 100,371 miles
- 2019 – 98,271 miles
- 2018 – 96,132 miles
- 2017 – 92,837 miles
- 2016 – 90,404 miles
- 2015 – 87,884 miles
- 2014 – 84,897 miles
- 2013 – 82,074 miles
- 2012 – 79,764 miles
- 2011 – 77,218 miles
- 2010 – 75,125 miles
- 2009 – 73,549 miles
- 2008 – 71,263 miles
- 2007 – 60,348 miles
- 2006 – 46,691 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEML on!
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,654 miles (+1,694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 107,654 miles
- Test number
- 970589226332
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEML on!
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass105,960 miles (+1,394)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 105,960 miles
- Test number
- 262493682237
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,566 miles (+2,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 104,566 miles
- Test number
- 466628064211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre unrepairble
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass101,621 miles (+1,250)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 101,621 miles
- Test number
- 252973398985
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes slightly worn/play
Pass100,371 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,371 miles
- Test number
- 116522112403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail100,371 miles (+2,100)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,371 miles
- Test number
- 322866008616
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass98,271 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 98,271 miles
- Test number
- 627894455127
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,271 miles (+2,139)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,271 miles
- Test number
- 405850682543
- Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,132 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 96,132 miles
- Test number
- 710264094524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,837 miles (+2,433)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 92,837 miles
- Test number
- 501227756133
- AdvisoryOil warning light on
- AdvisorySlight play in front lower arm rear bushes
Pass90,404 miles (+2,520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 90,404 miles
- Test number
- 673528561294
- AdvisoryO/s mirror tapped on
- AdvisoryO/s/f indicator bulb faded
- AdvisorySmall splits on wipers
- AdvisorySome brake pipes rusty
Pass87,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 87,884 miles
- Test number
- 388204605134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,884 miles (+2,987)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,884 miles
- Test number
- 475703605139
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass84,897 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,897 miles
- Test number
- 585521194033
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished and split
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteCentre stop lamp inop
- NoteDamage to offside front wheel and tyre
- NotePower steering hose/pipe damp
Fail84,897 miles (+2,823)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,897 miles
- Test number
- 816190994074
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished and split
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteCentre stop lamp inop
- NoteDamage to offside front wheel and tyre
- NoteFront (inner) brake pads appear worn
- NotePower steering hose/pipe damp
- NoteRear inner light lenses loose
Pass82,074 miles (+14)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 82,074 miles
- Test number
- 227150703111
- NoteFront tyres perished
- NoteSlight play/wear in front swivels & lower arm bushes
Fail82,060 miles (+2,296)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,060 miles
- Test number
- 219859593098
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteFront tyres perished
- NoteSlight play/wear in front swivels & lower arm bushes
Pass79,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,764 miles
- Test number
- 436534492011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,764 miles (+2,546)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,764 miles
- Test number
- 906164892087
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,218 miles (+2,093)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 77,218 miles
- Test number
- 507309881061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,125 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 75,125 miles
- Test number
- 160363980059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,105 miles (+1,556)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,105 miles
- Test number
- 420342580053
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,549 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 73,549 miles
- Test number
- 274372519194
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail73,549 miles (+2,286)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,549 miles
- Test number
- 371702419101
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass71,263 miles (+10,915)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,263 miles
- Test number
- 922708398075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,348 miles (+13,657)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 60,348 miles
- Test number
- 271687317152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,691 miles
- Test number
- 952312006196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y217 DMG
- Does Y217 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y217 DMG expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 DMG?
- The MOT on Y217 DMG expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y217 DMG done?
- Y217 DMG was recorded at 107,654 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
- Has Y217 DMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 DMG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y217 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 Y217 DMG find?
- Y217 DMG passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some....; eml on!; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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