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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y249 PKYMOT history

Y249 PKY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

Y249 PKY blue 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 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,459 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 PKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 PKY was last recorded at 127,459 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 7,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,325 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,134 miles
Average per year
5,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,459 miles
  • 2024 – 120,325 miles
  • 2023 – 113,103 miles
  • 2022 – 85,677 miles
  • 2021 – 84,769 miles
  • 2020 – 84,278 miles
  • 2019 – 82,345 miles
  • 2018 – 81,488 miles
  • 2017 – 79,975 miles
  • 2016 – 77,849 miles
  • 2015 – 75,359 miles
  • 2014 – 73,403 miles
  • 2013 – 69,643 miles
  • 2012 – 58,484 miles
  • 2011 – 54,680 miles
  • 2010 – 47,914 miles
  • 2009 – 34,960 miles
  • 2008 – 30,915 miles
  • 2007 – 27,370 miles
  • 2006 – 22,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,459 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Hand brake lever has limited reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,459 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    666948063127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,325 miles (+7,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,325 miles
    Test number
    404275304483
    • AdvisoryCorrision on osf wing
  3. Pass113,103 miles (+27,426)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    403646001174
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass85,677 miles (+908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,677 miles
    Test number
    529183119900
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass84,769 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,769 miles
    Test number
    567084563998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,278 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    826536969073
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has limited reserve travel
  7. Fail84,260 miles (+1,915)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,260 miles
    Test number
    146485172802
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has limited reserve travel
  8. Pass82,345 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    526262588882
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass81,488 miles (+1,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    635826748696
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass79,975 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    835252714962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    303174907385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,849 miles (+2,490)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,849 miles
    Test number
    922188315647
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass75,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    956190485050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Fail75,359 miles (+1,956)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    697209475058
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim bent
    • NoteOffside rear wheel rim bent
  15. Pass73,403 miles (+3,760)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    558000784092
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing signs of deterioration
  16. Pass69,643 miles (+11,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    539124473044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass58,484 miles (+3,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    319686972030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass54,680 miles (+6,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    606924081035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,914 miles (+12,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    670601770035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,960 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,960 miles
    Test number
    110495189408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,933 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,933 miles
    Test number
    140980449047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass30,915 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    934464648066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  23. Fail30,915 miles (+3,545)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    713563148040
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  24. Pass27,370 miles (+4,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    283047447052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass22,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,720 miles
    Test number
    633066856021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 PKY

Does Y249 PKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 PKY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y249 PKY?
The MOT on Y249 PKY is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 PKY done?
Y249 PKY was recorded at 127,459 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,316 miles a year.
Has Y249 PKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 PKY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y249 PKY 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 PKY find?
Y249 PKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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