BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y297 KGWMOT history
Y297 KGW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 123,233 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,881 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 KGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 KGW was last recorded at 123,233 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 121,051 miles · 12 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,182 miles
- Average per year
- 3,881 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,233 miles
- 2022 – 121,051 miles
- 2021 – 116,199 miles
- 2020 – 112,211 miles
- 2019 – 107,784 miles
- 2018 – 102,450 miles
- 2017 – 98,060 miles
- 2016 – 93,039 miles
- 2015 – 86,110 miles
- 2014 – 78,409 miles
- 2013 – 71,430 miles
- 2012 – 64,007 miles
- 2011 – 57,276 miles
- 2010 – 56,868 miles
- 2009 – 56,779 miles
- 2008 – 56,279 miles
- 2007 – 56,022 miles
- 2006 – 55,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,233 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,233 miles (+2,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 123,233 miles
- Test number
- 764902211516
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass121,051 miles (+4,852)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 121,051 miles
- Test number
- 951992088706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,199 miles (+3,988)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,199 miles
- Test number
- 608443191073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass112,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 112,211 miles
- Test number
- 167517741511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,211 miles (+4,427)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,211 miles
- Test number
- 186897882391
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass107,784 miles (+5,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,784 miles
- Test number
- 570462042400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Pass102,450 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 102,450 miles
- Test number
- 380093433096
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail102,450 miles (+4,390)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,450 miles
- Test number
- 838014648187
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass98,060 miles (+5,021)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 98,060 miles
- Test number
- 625540832852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,039 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,039 miles
- Test number
- 804918665443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail93,039 miles (+6,929)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,039 miles
- Test number
- 625493733187
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass86,110 miles (+7,701)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 86,110 miles
- Test number
- 855262245111
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNo air bag light
Pass78,409 miles (+6,979)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 78,409 miles
- Test number
- 488237944180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,430 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,430 miles
- Test number
- 519952303108
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass71,430 miles (+7,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 71,430 miles
- Test number
- 777642403185
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass64,007 miles (+6,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 64,007 miles
- Test number
- 109624392008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass57,276 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 57,276 miles
- Test number
- 486240171045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,868 miles (+89)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,868 miles
- Test number
- 101958870001
- 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)
Pass56,779 miles (+500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 56,779 miles
- Test number
- 602716689036
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass56,279 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,279 miles
- Test number
- 954927888019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,022 miles (+454)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 56,022 miles
- Test number
- 294567987070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 55,568 miles
- Test number
- 511992666094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 KGW
- Does Y297 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y297 KGW expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 KGW?
- The MOT on Y297 KGW expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y297 KGW done?
- Y297 KGW was recorded at 123,233 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 3,881 miles a year.
- Has Y297 KGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 KGW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y297 KGW 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 Y297 KGW find?
- Y297 KGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts.
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