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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y261 WGCMOT history

Y261 WGC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

Y261 WGC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2024
Mileage
140,720 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y261 WGC was last recorded at 140,720 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,264 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
7,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,720 miles
  • 2023 – 140,264 miles
  • 2022 – 139,057 miles
  • 2021 – 138,348 miles
  • 2020 – 137,671 miles
  • 2019 – 135,095 miles
  • 2018 – 130,138 miles
  • 2017 – 126,773 miles
  • 2016 – 121,544 miles
  • 2015 – 112,199 miles
  • 2014 – 101,386 miles
  • 2013 – 95,074 miles
  • 2012 – 82,972 miles
  • 2011 – 69,480 miles
  • 2010 – 54,794 miles
  • 2009 – 41,201 miles
  • 2008 – 25,846 miles
  • 2007 – 14,276 miles
  • 2006 – 11,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,720 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flange (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow weather middle joints front pipes bolts very corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view road chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,720 miles (+456)2 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,720 miles
    Test number
    233320423855
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flange (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,264 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,264 miles
    Test number
    739190155031
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view road chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow weather middle joints front pipes bolts very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer has fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail140,260 miles (+1,203)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    627618993393
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gailor badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure reversing light not working (4.6.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view road chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow weather middle joints front pipes bolts very corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer has fallen down (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass139,057 miles (+709)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,057 miles
    Test number
    743860184366
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded,sill covers fitted preventing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass138,348 miles (+677)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,348 miles
    Test number
    775134406472
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,671 miles (+2,576)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,671 miles
    Test number
    689792093913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points and inner sills lightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted covering testable items
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  7. Pass135,095 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    705880575452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror

  8. Fail135,092 miles (+4,954)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,092 miles
    Test number
    571309620313
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror

  9. Pass130,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    995741201284
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  10. Fail130,138 miles (+3,365)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    756901898339
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

  11. Pass126,773 miles (+5,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,773 miles
    Test number
    526849666101
    • AdvisoryNearside Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass121,544 miles (+9,345)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    437748431429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,199 miles (+10,813)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    588920445056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass101,386 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,386 miles
    Test number
    889422954007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,074 miles (+12,102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    196544053083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,972 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    699143752080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,970 miles (+13,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,970 miles
    Test number
    696411352018
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    437153851043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,479 miles (+14,685)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    418186041041
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass54,794 miles (+13,593)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,794 miles
    Test number
    453259240000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,201 miles (+15,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,201 miles
    Test number
    253820759078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,846 miles (+11,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    780992448087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,276 miles (+2,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,276 miles
    Test number
    934590047081
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass11,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,701 miles
    Test number
    440724646025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y261 WGC

Does Y261 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y261 WGC expired on 26 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y261 WGC?
The MOT on Y261 WGC expired on 26 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y261 WGC done?
Y261 WGC was recorded at 140,720 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 7,185 miles a year.
Has Y261 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 WGC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y261 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 Y261 WGC find?
Y261 WGC failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from flange; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear wheel arch; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, and 16 more.

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