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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y229 FFSMOT history

Y229 FFS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 140,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

Y229 FFS green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,425 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 FFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 FFS was last recorded at 140,425 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,024 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
3,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,425 miles
  • 2025 – 140,024 miles
  • 2024 – 138,889 miles
  • 2023 – 137,265 miles
  • 2022 – 136,055 miles
  • 2021 – 134,285 miles
  • 2020 – 132,505 miles
  • 2019 – 129,103 miles
  • 2018 – 123,796 miles
  • 2017 – 118,254 miles
  • 2016 – 112,610 miles
  • 2015 – 107,799 miles
  • 2014 – 105,451 miles
  • 2013 – 102,864 miles
  • 2012 – 96,037 miles
  • 2011 – 89,268 miles
  • 2010 – 85,631 miles
  • 2009 – 79,795 miles
  • 2008 – 72,516 miles
  • 2007 – 66,701 miles
  • 2006 – 60,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,425 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,425 miles (+401)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    505400456739
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,024 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    246754964397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail140,010 miles (+1,121)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    472391806174
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass138,889 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,889 miles
    Test number
    855809422962
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,863 miles (+1,598)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,863 miles
    Test number
    136947438663
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass137,265 miles (+1,210)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,265 miles
    Test number
    136985916644
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated both nearside (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamps not working

  7. Pass136,055 miles (+1,770)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,055 miles
    Test number
    726378224287
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass134,285 miles (+1,780)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    407470309972
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured + both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect + both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass132,505 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,505 miles
    Test number
    942325817698
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not secured in mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe nuts corroded

  10. Fail132,503 miles (+3,400)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,503 miles
    Test number
    659423643758
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose not secured in mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe nuts corroded

  11. Pass129,103 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    129,103 miles
    Test number
    728475950782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail129,077 miles (+5,281)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,077 miles
    Test number
    581157952346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi retaining slip missing (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,796 miles (+83)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    461139470652
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks !
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre inner shoulder bald, outer shoulder worn low, and generally deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side front lower swivel joint
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  14. Fail123,713 miles (+5,459)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    876579689285
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks !
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre inner shoulder bald, outer shoulder worn low, and generally deteriorating
    • AdvisoryPlay in off side front lower swivel joint
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  15. Pass118,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    870686040322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,254 miles (+5,644)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,254 miles
    Test number
    673006569516
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass112,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    139108138325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail112,610 miles (+4,811)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    347504302705
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass107,799 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,799 miles
    Test number
    219199052974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,451 miles (+2,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,451 miles
    Test number
    735416754299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass102,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    239644963282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,864 miles (+6,827)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,864 miles
    Test number
    525804563251
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass96,037 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,037 miles
    Test number
    929432672293
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail96,035 miles (+6,767)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    246391972214
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass89,268 miles (+3,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,268 miles
    Test number
    976847551271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteInner edge wear on front tyres

  26. Pass85,631 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,631 miles
    Test number
    274050360249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,795 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    79,795 miles
    Test number
    351095269246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,834 miles (+6,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    340736329184
    • 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)
    • NoteExcesive hand brake travel

  29. Pass72,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    303391128185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail72,516 miles (+5,815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    610411028111
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass66,701 miles (+6,527)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    420036337187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass60,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,174 miles
    Test number
    500833106129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 FFS

Does Y229 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 FFS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 FFS?
The MOT on Y229 FFS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 FFS done?
Y229 FFS was recorded at 140,425 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,948 miles a year.
Has Y229 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 FFS has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y229 FFS 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 Y229 FFS find?
Y229 FFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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