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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y268 TFGMOT history

Y268 TFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

Y268 TFG 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 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
112,345 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 TFG
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
23 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 TFG was last recorded at 112,345 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,342 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,345 miles
  • 2024 – 108,844 miles
  • 2023 – 108,121 miles
  • 2018 – 106,878 miles
  • 2017 – 105,052 miles
  • 2016 – 101,929 miles
  • 2015 – 100,494 miles
  • 2014 – 99,268 miles
  • 2013 – 97,588 miles
  • 2012 – 95,620 miles
  • 2011 – 90,792 miles
  • 2010 – 82,591 miles
  • 2009 – 69,871 miles
  • 2008 – 59,716 miles
  • 2007 – 48,370 miles
  • 2006 – 39,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,345 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,345 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,345 miles
    Test number
    350481158870
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,342 miles (+3,498)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,342 miles
    Test number
    371521452635
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,844 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    108,844 miles
    Test number
    981631651714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,121 miles (+1,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    534784646708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass106,878 miles (+1,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    900366571986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass105,052 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    939567579518
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  7. Fail105,047 miles (+3,118)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,047 miles
    Test number
    387201786181
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  8. Pass101,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,929 miles
    Test number
    170056125328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock ram corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock ram corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  9. Fail101,929 miles (+1,435)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,929 miles
    Test number
    483835193789
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock ram corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper shock ram corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Pass100,494 miles (+1,226)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,494 miles
    Test number
    939474115164
    • NoteEngine/transmission oil leaks
    • NotePlay in o/s steering rack inner joint

  11. Pass99,268 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    549152144142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail99,217 miles (+1,629)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    219716834427
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass97,588 miles (+1,968)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,588 miles
    Test number
    226427933426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,620 miles (+131)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,620 miles
    Test number
    399625032108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

  15. Fail95,489 miles (+4,697)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    855731632134
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre outer sidewalls damaged

  16. Pass90,792 miles (+8,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,792 miles
    Test number
    537477411106
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY DAMAGED

  17. Pass82,591 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    170849830107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall in poor condition
    • NoteN/S/R metal brake pipe corroding

  18. Fail82,591 miles (+12,720)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    351799230128
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall in poor condition
    • NoteN/S/R metal brake pipe corroding

  19. Pass69,871 miles (+10,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    363991249105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass59,716 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    401457428179
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall damaged ( Rim protector ), not exposing cords

  21. Fail59,716 miles (+11,346)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    920117628154
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre sidewall damaged ( Rim protector ), not exposing cords

  22. Pass48,370 miles (+8,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,370 miles
    Test number
    534784727175
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass39,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    502195836191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,909 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    792425836176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y268 TFG

Does Y268 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 TFG expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 TFG?
The MOT on Y268 TFG expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 TFG done?
Y268 TFG was recorded at 112,345 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
Has Y268 TFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 TFG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y268 TFG 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 Y268 TFG find?
Y268 TFG passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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