
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y246 MGMMOT history
Y246 MGM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 133,449 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 133,449 mi
- At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y246 MGM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y246 MGM was last recorded at 133,449 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 133,448 miles · 13 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,449 miles
- 2025 – 128,993 miles
- 2024 – 125,559 miles
- 2023 – 121,296 miles
- 2022 – 117,050 miles
- 2021 – 113,716 miles
- 2020 – 110,491 miles
- 2019 – 106,318 miles
- 2018 – 102,728 miles
- 2017 – 101,452 miles
- 2016 – 100,023 miles
- 2015 – 97,516 miles
- 2014 – 94,903 miles
- 2012 – 90,900 miles
- 2011 – 82,518 miles
- 2010 – 74,505 miles
- 2009 – 67,246 miles
- 2008 – 58,791 miles
- 2007 – 53,964 miles
- 2006 – 49,293 miles
- 2005 – 44,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Both rear alloy wheels have had welding repairsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryStone chips windscreenRecorded 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,449 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 133,449 miles
- Test number
- 499891148177
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear alloy wheels have had welding repairs
- AdvisoryStone chips windscreen
Fail133,448 miles (+4,455)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,448 miles
- Test number
- 964014993436
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall cut/split in several places and tyre perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer tyre wall perishing/cracking and worn uneven on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear alloy wheels have had welding repairs
- AdvisoryStone chips windscreen
Pass128,993 miles (+3,434)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 128,993 miles
- Test number
- 201632007834
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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)
Pass125,559 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,559 miles
- Test number
- 428688215581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail125,559 miles (+4,263)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,559 miles
- Test number
- 959736625338
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,296 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 121,296 miles
- Test number
- 725657013761
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,295 miles (+4,245)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,295 miles
- Test number
- 459295844855
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,050 miles (+36)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 117,050 miles
- Test number
- 148729859173
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,014 miles (+3,298)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,014 miles
- Test number
- 363492577637
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass113,716 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 113,716 miles
- Test number
- 213858059751
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn
Fail113,716 miles (+3,225)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,716 miles
- Test number
- 160795759074
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads worn
Pass110,491 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 110,491 miles
- Test number
- 569373216907
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail110,491 miles (+4,173)7 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,491 miles
- Test number
- 115360442563
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass106,318 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 106,318 miles
- Test number
- 202281409459
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section into n/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail106,318 miles (+3,590)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,318 miles
- Test number
- 275950702100
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear rear section into n/s/r flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread blocks perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass102,728 miles (+1,276)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 102,728 miles
- Test number
- 380857198517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass101,452 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,452 miles
- Test number
- 781817721602
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail101,451 miles (+1,428)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,451 miles
- Test number
- 575462919778
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,023 miles (+2,507)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,023 miles
- Test number
- 749121456366
- AdvisoryFront no plate damaged but still readable
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cracking to side walls
- AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone has slight play in inner front bush
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass97,516 miles (+2,613)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 97,516 miles
- Test number
- 699237835082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,903 miles (+4,003)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 94,903 miles
- Test number
- 345691744032
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,900 miles (+8,382)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 90,900 miles
- Test number
- 688541042394
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,518 miles (+8,013)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 82,518 miles
- Test number
- 356314851316
- NoteFront disc pads appear low and front discs are worn
Pass74,505 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 74,505 miles
- Test number
- 192413760382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,246 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 67,246 miles
- Test number
- 130834309335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,094 miles (+8,303)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,094 miles
- Test number
- 141267099212
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass58,791 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 58,791 miles
- Test number
- 360832398484
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,964 miles (+4,671)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 53,964 miles
- Test number
- 401570417346
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges
Pass49,293 miles (+5,025)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 49,293 miles
- Test number
- 892981616334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 44,268 miles
- Test number
- 893367905327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y246 MGM
- Does Y246 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 MGM is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y246 MGM?
- The MOT on Y246 MGM is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y246 MGM done?
- Y246 MGM was recorded at 133,449 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,395 miles a year.
- Has Y246 MGM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y246 MGM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y246 MGM 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 Y246 MGM find?
- Y246 MGM passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens clouding over, and 5 more.
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