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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.

Y217 DMG silver 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass107,654 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some.... (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEML on!
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass96,132 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    710264094524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass87,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,884 miles
    Test number
    388204605134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass79,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,764 miles
    Test number
    436534492011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass77,218 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    507309881061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,125 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    160363980059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Pass71,263 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    922708398075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,348 miles (+13,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    271687317152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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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