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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y249 YYWMOT history

Y249 YYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

Y249 YYW blue 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 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
183,429 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 YYW
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
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 YYW was last recorded at 183,429 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 19,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,571 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
19,858 miles
Average per year
6,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,429 miles
  • 2024 – 163,571 miles
  • 2023 – 151,505 miles
  • 2021 – 141,291 miles
  • 2019 – 139,872 miles
  • 2017 – 134,328 miles
  • 2016 – 131,251 miles
  • 2015 – 117,070 miles
  • 2013 – 110,802 miles
  • 2012 – 101,810 miles
  • 2011 – 97,906 miles
  • 2010 – 93,818 miles
  • 2009 – 80,562 miles
  • 2007 – 69,687 miles
  • 2006 – 61,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,429 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seal corroded not excessive
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seal corroded not excessive
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,429 miles (+19,858)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    183,429 miles
    Test number
    263560291826
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seal corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seal corroded not excessive
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass163,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,571 miles
    Test number
    907909879798
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components, brake pipes & sills/arches

  3. Fail163,571 miles (+12,066)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,571 miles
    Test number
    424303483470
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components, brake pipes & sills/arches

  4. Pass151,505 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,505 miles
    Test number
    230096212009
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,491 miles (+10,200)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,491 miles
    Test number
    191701242531
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,291 miles2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,291 miles
    Test number
    764295280546
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire detatched
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear jacking points corroded

  7. Fail141,291 miles (+1,419)2 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,291 miles
    Test number
    427862747915
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm / link bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire detatched
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear jacking points corroded

  8. Pass139,872 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,872 miles
    Test number
    916838043114
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on jacking points both sides rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail139,871 miles (+5,543)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,871 miles
    Test number
    901151489167
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,328 miles
    Test number
    266779814295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail134,328 miles (+3,077)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,328 miles
    Test number
    294372034064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass131,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,251 miles
    Test number
    291723499367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

  13. Fail131,251 miles (+12,370)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,251 miles
    Test number
    382377749932
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. parking brake requires service or repair

  14. Pass118,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,881 miles
    Test number
    803273842179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,369 miles (+7,299)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,369 miles
    Test number
    791288913446
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail117,070 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    186514715093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,070 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    519474915001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail117,064 miles (+6,262)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    855328905009
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass110,802 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    110,802 miles
    Test number
    959094863348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail110,800 miles (+8,990)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    209382633347
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass101,810 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    746226722013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass97,906 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,906 miles
    Test number
    679282251141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,818 miles (+13,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    420710230070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    160480639081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,562 miles (+10,875)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    601849429061
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass69,687 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,687 miles
    Test number
    330249527207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    784994336269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 YYW

Does Y249 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 YYW expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 YYW?
The MOT on Y249 YYW expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 YYW done?
Y249 YYW was recorded at 183,429 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 6,411 miles a year.
Has Y249 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 YYW has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y249 YYW 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 YYW find?
Y249 YYW passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; nearside rear seal corroded not excessive, and 3 more.

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