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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y249 FBKMOT history

Y249 FBK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

Y249 FBK silver 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 27 May 2026
Mileage
63,648 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 FBK
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
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 FBK was last recorded at 63,648 miles on 28 May 2025, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,697 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
951 miles
Average per year
1,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,648 miles
  • 2023 – 62,697 miles
  • 2018 – 62,486 miles
  • 2017 – 60,557 miles
  • 2016 – 58,353 miles
  • 2013 – 83,518 miles
  • 2012 – 70,130 miles
  • 2011 – 56,848 miles
  • 2010 – 44,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,648 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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,648 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    486989881203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,697 miles (+211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,697 miles
    Test number
    823953423162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass62,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    208699294698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail62,486 miles (+1,929)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,486 miles
    Test number
    134320849419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass60,557 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    305720506242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass58,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    680522807828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass88,843 km (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,843 km
    Test number
    196555819010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,786 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,786 km
    Test number
    685436966270
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass83,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    288709303396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,518 miles (+13,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    277108203347
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass70,130 miles (+13,282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    878332932315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,848 miles
    Test number
    178103731377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,592 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,592 km
    Test number
    383044530383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,591 miles3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,591 miles
    Test number
    741220230322
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y249 FBK

Does Y249 FBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 FBK expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 FBK?
The MOT on Y249 FBK expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 FBK done?
Y249 FBK was recorded at 63,648 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 1,314 miles a year.
Has Y249 FBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 FBK has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on Y249 FBK 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 Y249 FBK find?
Y249 FBK passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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