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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y235 JGCMOT history

Y235 JGC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 213,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2024.

Y235 JGC blue 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 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
213,170 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 JGC was last recorded at 213,170 miles on 30 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,168 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,170 miles
  • 2022 – 210,551 miles
  • 2021 – 203,881 miles
  • 2020 – 198,886 miles
  • 2019 – 197,231 miles
  • 2013 – 197,093 miles
  • 2012 – 188,517 miles
  • 2010 – 164,749 miles
  • 2009 – 143,622 miles
  • 2008 – 120,684 miles
  • 2007 – 107,534 miles
  • 2006 – 94,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,170 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,170 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,170 miles
    Test number
    843466153345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail213,168 miles (+2,617)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,168 miles
    Test number
    123946509953
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    210,551 miles
    Test number
    136159140585
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail210,551 miles (+6,670)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,551 miles
    Test number
    694546528601
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass203,881 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    203,881 miles
    Test number
    855069977888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass198,886 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    198,886 miles
    Test number
    693990559788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,231 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    197,231 miles
    Test number
    208209544877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    197,093 miles
    Test number
    297932343451
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  9. Fail197,093 miles (+8,576)1 dangerous5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,093 miles
    Test number
    706260543133
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts on inner and outer wall
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  10. Pass188,517 miles (+23,768)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    188,517 miles
    Test number
    885213342110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass164,749 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    164,749 miles
    Test number
    760960570279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,188 miles (+17,566)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,188 miles
    Test number
    883596980163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass143,622 miles (+22,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    143,622 miles
    Test number
    782037159235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass120,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    914419558273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,684 miles (+13,150)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    270199858285
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass107,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    161311987241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,534 miles (+13,332)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,534 miles
    Test number
    570868077268
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    430355876250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,202 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    491015776275
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y235 JGC

Does Y235 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 JGC expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 JGC?
The MOT on Y235 JGC expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 JGC done?
Y235 JGC was recorded at 213,170 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2024, an average of 6,801 miles a year.
Has Y235 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 JGC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y235 JGC 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 Y235 JGC find?
Y235 JGC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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