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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y233 CGCMOT history

Y233 CGC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y233 CGC silver 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,046 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 CGC
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 CGC was last recorded at 111,046 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,702 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,344 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,046 miles
  • 2025 – 109,702 miles
  • 2024 – 105,941 miles
  • 2023 – 99,820 miles
  • 2022 – 94,047 miles
  • 2021 – 87,458 miles
  • 2020 – 84,165 miles
  • 2019 – 80,884 miles
  • 2018 – 77,383 miles
  • 2017 – 74,582 miles
  • 2016 – 71,184 miles
  • 2015 – 65,861 miles
  • 2014 – 60,437 miles
  • 2013 – 54,105 miles
  • 2012 – 45,916 miles
  • 2011 – 42,322 miles
  • 2010 – 38,477 miles
  • 2009 – 34,671 miles
  • 2008 – 31,103 miles
  • 2007 – 29,688 miles
  • 2006 – 24,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass111,046 miles (+1,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    543007075515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass109,702 miles (+3,761)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,702 miles
    Test number
    160943880337
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass105,941 miles (+6,121)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,941 miles
    Test number
    224332534600
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose, Offside front
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,820 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    228657911524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,746 miles (+5,699)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,746 miles
    Test number
    760296369873
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass94,047 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,047 miles
    Test number
    451092436288
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

  7. Pass87,458 miles (+3,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,458 miles
    Test number
    354006171481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass84,165 miles (+3,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    140889471730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,884 miles (+3,501)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,884 miles
    Test number
    385810511222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension bottom ball joint is floating type, near side not
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront underside reinforcement plate missing

  10. Pass77,383 miles (+2,801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    562490707903
    • AdvisoryFront Flexible brake hoses slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryFront Reinforcement plate for underside of car missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mount bush's starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,582 miles (+3,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,582 miles
    Test number
    717259426616
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass71,184 miles (+5,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,184 miles
    Test number
    128277854646
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass65,861 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,861 miles
    Test number
    908428195112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass60,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    218769784189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  15. Fail60,437 miles (+6,332)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    749949184151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  16. Pass54,105 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    169212393156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,032 miles (+8,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    188944083186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass45,916 miles (+3,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    448296082140
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres are wearing on outer edges

  19. Pass42,322 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    376283471180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,477 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    244303630173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,671 miles (+3,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,671 miles
    Test number
    403180849106
    • NoteSurface cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

  22. Pass31,103 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    421063448169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,688 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,688 miles
    Test number
    942145337150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,657 miles (+4,966)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    644819927154
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass24,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,691 miles
    Test number
    291163736127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y233 CGC

Does Y233 CGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 CGC is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y233 CGC?
The MOT on Y233 CGC is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 CGC done?
Y233 CGC was recorded at 111,046 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has Y233 CGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 CGC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y233 CGC 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 Y233 CGC find?
Y233 CGC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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