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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y249 WGCMOT history

Y249 WGC is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 60,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

Y249 WGC 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 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
60,668 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 WGC was last recorded at 60,668 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,483 miles · 25 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
2,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 60,668 miles
  • 2023 – 58,003 miles
  • 2022 – 51,861 miles
  • 2021 – 51,232 miles
  • 2020 – 50,731 miles
  • 2019 – 49,031 miles
  • 2018 – 46,425 miles
  • 2017 – 45,085 miles
  • 2016 – 43,695 miles
  • 2015 – 41,543 miles
  • 2014 – 39,557 miles
  • 2013 – 38,018 miles
  • 2012 – 36,743 miles
  • 2011 – 34,374 miles
  • 2010 – 32,710 miles
  • 2009 – 30,165 miles
  • 2008 – 27,796 miles
  • 2007 – 24,918 miles
  • 2006 – 21,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,668 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,668 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,668 miles
    Test number
    299288604763
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail60,483 miles (+2,480)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,483 miles
    Test number
    662499788959
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass58,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,003 miles
    Test number
    841894494290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle stiff to open
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate tapped (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
  4. Fail58,003 miles (+6,142)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,003 miles
    Test number
    111297851636
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door handle stiff to open
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate tapped (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & sill covers fitted
  5. Pass51,861 miles (+629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    370468312598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass51,232 miles (+501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    967505871929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,731 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    479578336390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    286465570348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plates cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  9. Fail49,031 miles (+2,606)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,031 miles
    Test number
    749681323218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plates cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  10. Pass46,425 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,425 miles
    Test number
    837566521450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,085 miles (+1,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,085 miles
    Test number
    757512939815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass43,695 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,695 miles
    Test number
    620012285848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,543 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,543 miles
    Test number
    976555435078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,557 miles (+1,539)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    265129954072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteRecommend rear parking brake inspection, clean/check condition of shoes and drum sections of rear discs.
  15. Pass38,018 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,018 miles
    Test number
    715543143083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,743 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,743 miles
    Test number
    929372052038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,374 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,374 miles
    Test number
    319430761024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,710 miles (+2,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    632206450051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass30,165 miles (+2,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,165 miles
    Test number
    210767549081
    • NoteNearside rear tyre getting close to limit
  20. Pass27,796 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    273679448066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,918 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    400053557045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    200645056088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 WGC

Does Y249 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 WGC expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 WGC?
The MOT on Y249 WGC expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 WGC done?
Y249 WGC was recorded at 60,668 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 2,148 miles a year.
Has Y249 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 WGC has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 WGC 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 WGC find?
Y249 WGC passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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