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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y297 PRDMOT history

Y297 PRD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y297 PRD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
66,214 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 PRD
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
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 PRD was last recorded at 66,214 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,902 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
312 miles
Average per year
2,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,214 miles
  • 2025 – 65,902 miles
  • 2024 – 65,354 miles
  • 2023 – 64,942 miles
  • 2022 – 64,515 miles
  • 2021 – 63,006 miles
  • 2020 – 62,159 miles
  • 2019 – 57,371 miles
  • 2018 – 51,880 miles
  • 2017 – 49,290 miles
  • 2016 – 46,265 miles
  • 2015 – 43,426 miles
  • 2014 – 40,589 miles
  • 2013 – 37,754 miles
  • 2012 – 35,143 miles
  • 2011 – 28,429 miles
  • 2010 – 25,385 miles
  • 2009 – 22,079 miles
  • 2008 – 19,985 miles
  • 2007 – 17,261 miles
  • 2006 – 15,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,214 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front steering arm has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,214 miles (+312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    66,214 miles
    Test number
    168176730559
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass65,902 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    713412958697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,354 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,354 miles
    Test number
    910128774018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    746594065437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail64,942 miles (+427)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    967980389948
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass64,515 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    795014602297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,006 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,006 miles
    Test number
    261705186477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,159 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,159 miles
    Test number
    586195715571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    299123402932
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly uneven, o/s/f brake slightly slow.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

  10. Fail57,371 miles (+5,491)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    418095819935
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly uneven, o/s/f brake slightly slow.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

  11. Pass51,880 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    309839970756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    556158642792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,290 miles (+3,025)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    325840855767
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    798169050201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has play

  15. Fail46,265 miles (+2,839)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    883427856487
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has play
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass43,426 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    889105005129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,424 miles (+2,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    439354505116
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass40,589 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    627335414199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    105433473457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,753 miles (+2,610)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    876223873006
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteKnocking noise from steering.

  21. Pass35,143 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    837752002110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,429 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,429 miles
    Test number
    238381781014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,385 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    444198880006
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  24. Pass25,385 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    781318480095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,079 miles (+2,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,079 miles
    Test number
    320688579035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass19,985 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,985 miles
    Test number
    691048898085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,261 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,261 miles
    Test number
    191706287487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    652464316122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 PRD

Does Y297 PRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 PRD is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 PRD?
The MOT on Y297 PRD is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 PRD done?
Y297 PRD was recorded at 66,214 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
Has Y297 PRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 PRD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y297 PRD 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 PRD find?
Y297 PRD passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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