BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y221 BGNMOT history
Y221 BGN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 May 2027
- Mileage
- 88,043 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,132 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y221 BGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y221 BGN was last recorded at 88,043 miles on 14 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,031 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 4,132 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,043 miles
- 2025 – 84,417 miles
- 2024 – 78,612 miles
- 2020 – 47,086 miles
- 2019 – 44,887 miles
- 2018 – 40,276 miles
- 2017 – 28,935 miles
- 2016 – 19,790 miles
- 2015 – 15,948 miles
- 2014 – 12,242 miles
- 2013 – 12,062 miles
- 2012 – 11,744 miles
- 2011 – 9,937 miles
- 2010 – 9,126 miles
- 2009 – 8,177 miles
- 2008 – 7,455 miles
- 2007 – 6,614 miles
- 2006 – 5,694 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,043 miles
- AdvisoryOff side park brake low effortRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,043 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2027
- Odometer
- 88,043 miles
- Test number
- 544038354963
- AdvisoryOff side park brake low effort
Fail88,031 miles (+3,614)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,031 miles
- Test number
- 417954610258
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOff side park brake low effort
Pass84,417 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 84,417 miles
- Test number
- 699102792180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,392 miles (+5,780)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,392 miles
- Test number
- 591979556080
- 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))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both main-line pipes by rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side with binding and low service brake effort (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,612 miles (+31,526)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 78,612 miles
- Test number
- 864928127384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,086 miles (+2,199)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 47,086 miles
- Test number
- 849789096695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,887 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 44,887 miles
- Test number
- 197748543538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,276 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 40,276 miles
- Test number
- 113876695460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,144 miles (+11,209)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,144 miles
- Test number
- 547490129665
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass28,935 miles (+9,145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 28,935 miles
- Test number
- 131663548779
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
Pass19,790 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 19,790 miles
- Test number
- 771748292007
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass15,948 miles (+3,706)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 15,948 miles
- Test number
- 937032845045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass12,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 12,242 miles
- Test number
- 935518344026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,242 miles (+180)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,242 miles
- Test number
- 255868144025
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass12,062 miles (+318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 12,062 miles
- Test number
- 756619083166
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass11,744 miles (+1,807)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,744 miles
- Test number
- 659501792107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,937 miles (+811)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 9,937 miles
- Test number
- 995796491100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,126 miles (+949)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 9,126 miles
- Test number
- 282224800259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,177 miles (+722)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 8,177 miles
- Test number
- 574435309206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,455 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 7,455 miles
- Test number
- 952660918266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 6,614 miles
- Test number
- 222951177459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail6,614 miles (+920)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 6,614 miles
- Test number
- 994031077154
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass5,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 5,694 miles
- Test number
- 340229056139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y221 BGN
- Does Y221 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 BGN is valid until 20 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y221 BGN?
- The MOT on Y221 BGN is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y221 BGN done?
- Y221 BGN was recorded at 88,043 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,132 miles a year.
- Has Y221 BGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y221 BGN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y221 BGN 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 Y221 BGN find?
- Y221 BGN passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: off side park brake low effort.
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