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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y249 PRXMOT history

Y249 PRX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 50,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

Y249 PRX green 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 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
50,609 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 PRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y249 PRX was last recorded at 50,609 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 1,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,572 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,037 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,609 miles
  • 2024 – 49,572 miles
  • 2023 – 49,166 miles
  • 2022 – 47,413 miles
  • 2021 – 47,149 miles
  • 2020 – 46,944 miles
  • 2019 – 45,819 miles
  • 2018 – 45,166 miles
  • 2017 – 42,814 miles
  • 2016 – 41,197 miles
  • 2015 – 39,988 miles
  • 2014 – 37,271 miles
  • 2013 – 34,486 miles
  • 2012 – 32,497 miles
  • 2011 – 29,971 miles
  • 2010 – 27,294 miles
  • 2009 – 25,144 miles
  • 2008 – 22,498 miles
  • 2007 – 21,149 miles
  • 2006 – 19,906 miles
  • 2005 – 14,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail50,609 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp lens cloudy unable to make out aim (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop worn away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop worn away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Head lamp wash not spraying on to lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension coil spring not seated correctly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail50,609 miles (+1,037)4 major3 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,609 miles
    Test number
    976360412475
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Head lamp lens cloudy unable to make out aim (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop worn away (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop worn away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,572 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    236437172311
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail49,572 miles (+406)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    930158814300
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    217949190200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,166 miles (+1,753)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    689429424262
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  6. Pass47,413 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,413 miles
    Test number
    810445803492
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head lamp wash not spraying on to lamp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail47,408 miles (+259)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    184291442430
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not coming out of seat (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head lamp wash not spraying on to lamp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass47,149 miles (+205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,149 miles
    Test number
    772171173022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass46,944 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    386749689178
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has reserve travel

  10. Pass45,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    146320551939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,818 miles (+652)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    445108899310
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass45,166 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,166 miles
    Test number
    837540893892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,164 miles (+2,350)2 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,164 miles
    Test number
    896500050935
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass42,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    603592531875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,814 miles (+1,617)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    396977078998
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  16. Pass41,197 miles (+1,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,197 miles
    Test number
    168404932663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass39,988 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    227325775172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,271 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,271 miles
    Test number
    485420564189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,486 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,486 miles
    Test number
    106499273128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,497 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    32,497 miles
    Test number
    746535062129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,971 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    227963451403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,294 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,294 miles
    Test number
    470072560160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    141607479120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,144 miles (+2,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    212787779150
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  25. Pass22,498 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,498 miles
    Test number
    203482968495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    230735467151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,149 miles (+1,243)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    244404467199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass19,906 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,906 miles
    Test number
    973051686157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass14,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    14,982 miles
    Test number
    663442675184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 PRX

Does Y249 PRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 PRX expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 PRX?
The MOT on Y249 PRX expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 PRX done?
Y249 PRX was recorded at 50,609 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has Y249 PRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 PRX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 PRX 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 PRX find?
Y249 PRX failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 21 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp lens cloudy unable to make out aim; nearside front windscreen washer not working; offside front windscreen washer not working, and 25 more.

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