BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y249 KAVMOT history
Y249 KAV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 147,576 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 KAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 KAV was last recorded at 147,576 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,485 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,091 miles
- Average per year
- 4,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,576 miles
- 2025 – 146,485 miles
- 2024 – 145,619 miles
- 2023 – 144,584 miles
- 2022 – 143,744 miles
- 2021 – 143,280 miles
- 2020 – 142,829 miles
- 2019 – 141,881 miles
- 2018 – 137,528 miles
- 2017 – 128,461 miles
- 2016 – 121,771 miles
- 2015 – 114,911 miles
- 2014 – 105,683 miles
- 2013 – 97,100 miles
- 2012 – 89,690 miles
- 2011 – 82,308 miles
- 2010 – 75,416 miles
- 2009 – 68,277 miles
- 2008 – 61,569 miles
- 2007 – 54,453 miles
- 2006 – 48,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,576 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,576 miles (+1,091)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 147,576 miles
- Test number
- 428690620155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,485 miles (+866)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 146,485 miles
- Test number
- 507388519048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,619 miles (+1,035)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,619 miles
- Test number
- 496066187159
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,584 miles (+840)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,584 miles
- Test number
- 636016158660
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,744 miles (+464)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 143,744 miles
- Test number
- 657603715246
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,280 miles (+451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 143,280 miles
- Test number
- 914657513672
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,829 miles (+948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 142,829 miles
- Test number
- 189999428801
- 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))
Pass141,881 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 141,881 miles
- Test number
- 307503400150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,528 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 137,528 miles
- Test number
- 657625719293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,151 miles (+8,690)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,151 miles
- Test number
- 200896690666
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass128,461 miles (+6,690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 128,461 miles
- Test number
- 710511890338
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass121,771 miles (+6,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 121,771 miles
- Test number
- 474348457532
- 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)
Pass114,911 miles (+9,228)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 114,911 miles
- Test number
- 269970535075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,683 miles (+8,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 105,683 miles
- Test number
- 895712524078
- 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)
Pass97,100 miles (+7,410)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 97,100 miles
- Test number
- 228418523085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,690 miles (+7,382)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,690 miles
- Test number
- 937005222077
- 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)
Pass82,308 miles (+6,892)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 82,308 miles
- Test number
- 107046321042
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight low reading on n/s rear handbrake
Pass75,416 miles (+7,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,416 miles
- Test number
- 752076930047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,277 miles (+6,708)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 68,277 miles
- Test number
- 274774049091
- NoteCracking to power steering belt
- NoteSome corrosion to brake pipes
Fail61,569 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,569 miles
- Test number
- 252023828068
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass61,569 miles (+7,116)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 61,569 miles
- Test number
- 640903128030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,453 miles (+6,061)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 54,453 miles
- Test number
- 424130737041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,392 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,392 miles
- Test number
- 413559036040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NotePlay in front suspension lower swivel assemblies a design feature and therefore acceptable.
Questions about Y249 KAV
- Does Y249 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 KAV is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 KAV?
- The MOT on Y249 KAV is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y249 KAV done?
- Y249 KAV was recorded at 147,576 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
- Has Y249 KAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 KAV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y249 KAV 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 KAV find?
- Y249 KAV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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