BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y269 DMGMOT history
Y269 DMG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 May 2027
- Mileage
- 130,638 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y269 DMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y269 DMG was last recorded at 130,638 miles on 7 May 2026, 5,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,203 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,435 miles
- Average per year
- 4,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,638 miles
- 2025 – 125,203 miles
- 2024 – 118,948 miles
- 2023 – 109,342 miles
- 2022 – 102,882 miles
- 2021 – 96,067 miles
- 2020 – 93,456 miles
- 2019 – 88,140 miles
- 2018 – 82,822 miles
- 2017 – 80,161 miles
- 2016 – 74,658 miles
- 2015 – 69,703 miles
- 2014 – 65,182 miles
- 2013 – 62,632 miles
- 2012 – 59,420 miles
- 2011 – 52,358 miles
- 2010 – 47,354 miles
- 2009 – 44,686 miles
- 2008 – 42,351 miles
- 2007 – 36,020 miles
- 2006 – 31,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,638 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,638 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2027
- Odometer
- 130,638 miles
- Test number
- 203637811957
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,638 miles (+5,435)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,638 miles
- Test number
- 642521077958
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,203 miles (+6,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 125,203 miles
- Test number
- 254353555836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass118,948 miles (+9,606)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 118,948 miles
- Test number
- 635980521698
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel.
Pass109,342 miles (+6,460)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 109,342 miles
- Test number
- 462082441795
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass102,882 miles (+6,815)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 102,882 miles
- Test number
- 703636412145
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Pass96,067 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 96,067 miles
- Test number
- 600287811072
- AdvisoryInner rack arms slight play-
Pass93,456 miles (+5,316)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 93,456 miles
- Test number
- 762091262461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,140 miles (+5,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,140 miles
- Test number
- 222049303166
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,822 miles (+2,661)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 174169961471
- AdvisoryFront both inner tyres wearing
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass80,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,161 miles
- Test number
- 156735076714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,161 miles (+5,503)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,161 miles
- Test number
- 961252195307
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass74,658 miles (+4,955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,658 miles
- Test number
- 741626196990
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass69,703 miles (+4,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 106109295474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass65,182 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 65,182 miles
- Test number
- 538887604115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail65,180 miles (+2,548)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,180 miles
- Test number
- 706346804143
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,632 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 62,632 miles
- Test number
- 848369403131
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail62,632 miles (+3,212)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,632 miles
- Test number
- 528347903199
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass59,420 miles (+7,062)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 59,420 miles
- Test number
- 337101902136
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteLittle cut off side rear tyre
Pass52,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 52,358 miles
- Test number
- 407764301192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,358 miles (+5,004)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,358 miles
- Test number
- 775044601198
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass47,354 miles (+2,668)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,354 miles
- Test number
- 702835200157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,686 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2010
- Odometer
- 44,686 miles
- Test number
- 264821119163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,676 miles (+2,325)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,676 miles
- Test number
- 910378409155
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass42,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,351 miles
- Test number
- 214036318422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,351 miles (+6,331)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,351 miles
- Test number
- 400016318193
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass36,020 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,020 miles
- Test number
- 854255427194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,014 miles (+4,958)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,014 miles
- Test number
- 564270927150
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 31,056 miles
- Test number
- 250322026411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y269 DMG
- Does Y269 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y269 DMG is valid until 9 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y269 DMG?
- The MOT on Y269 DMG is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y269 DMG done?
- Y269 DMG was recorded at 130,638 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
- Has Y269 DMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y269 DMG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y269 DMG 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 Y269 DMG find?
- Y269 DMG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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