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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y249 YYXMOT history

Y249 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

Y249 YYX 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 21 Feb 2023
Mileage
80,876 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 YYX was last recorded at 80,876 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Aug 2006: 18,266 miles, lower than 18,433 miles on 18 Aug 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,869 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,876 miles
  • 2020 – 77,508 miles
  • 2019 – 68,479 miles
  • 2018 – 63,772 miles
  • 2016 – 58,326 miles
  • 2014 – 51,662 miles
  • 2013 – 46,896 miles
  • 2012 – 42,311 miles
  • 2011 – 37,726 miles
  • 2010 – 34,854 miles
  • 2009 – 31,341 miles
  • 2008 – 27,247 miles
  • 2007 – 23,113 miles
  • 2006 – 18,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,876 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Both wing mirror casing damaged.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts on outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,876 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    887597745860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail80,869 miles (+3,361)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,869 miles
    Test number
    285191828604
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,508 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    497549009904
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil Steering rack is leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on dash flashing on.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Grill cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in inner sill. Not within 30 cm of any compontents.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side mirror casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 washer jet working both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail77,508 miles (+9,029)1 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    709888820604
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil Steering rack is leaking (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on dash flashing on.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Grill cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hole in inner sill. Not within 30 cm of any compontents.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side mirror casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOnly 1 washer jet working both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,479 miles (+28)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,479 miles
    Test number
    882507509086
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wing mirror casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front One washer is not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet grill trim insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  6. Fail68,451 miles (+4,679)3 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,451 miles
    Test number
    295727211576
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both wing mirror casing damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Lots of small cuts on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front One washer is not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet grill trim insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  7. Pass63,772 miles (+5,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,772 miles
    Test number
    647779919591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil on min

  8. Pass58,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    249962419837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,326 miles (+3,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    769823144480
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass55,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,149 miles
    Test number
    885376269419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake warnning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  11. Fail55,149 miles (+3,487)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,149 miles
    Test number
    615972809089
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake warnning lamp is on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil on minimum

  12. Pass51,662 miles (+4,766)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,662 miles
    Test number
    506416054382
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBad oil leak
    • NoteSplits around inner circumference (sidewall) of o/s/r tyre

  13. Pass46,896 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    875383553294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePad warning lamp on(nsf sensor lead broken)

  14. Fail46,896 miles (+4,585)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    155183353259
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked (255/35/18)
    • NotePad warning lamp on(nsf sensor lead broken)

  15. Pass42,311 miles (+4,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    495322952258
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass37,726 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,726 miles
    Test number
    399154361472
    • NoteNail on osr tyre (unrep)

  17. Fail37,726 miles (+2,872)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,726 miles
    Test number
    567474861257
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail on osr tyre (unrep)

  18. Pass34,854 miles (+3,513)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,854 miles
    Test number
    121558030263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass31,341 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    631038139208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,331 miles (+4,084)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,331 miles
    Test number
    402147839291
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass27,247 miles (+4,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,247 miles
    Test number
    520772538254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,113 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,113 miles
    Test number
    171552847271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,266 miles (-167)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,266 miles
    Test number
    494302446228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,433 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    450490336253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y249 YYX

Does Y249 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 YYX expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 YYX?
The MOT on Y249 YYX expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 YYX done?
Y249 YYX was recorded at 80,876 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 4,025 miles a year.
Has Y249 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 YYX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y249 YYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 YYX find?
Y249 YYX passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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