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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y299 MGMMOT history

Y299 MGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

Y299 MGM 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 24 Sept 2023
Mileage
88,381 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 MGM was last recorded at 88,381 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2007: 34,757 miles, lower than 130,651 miles on 19 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,890 miles · 25 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 88,381 miles
  • 2021 – 86,890 miles
  • 2019 – 86,082 miles
  • 2018 – 84,775 miles
  • 2017 – 80,322 miles
  • 2016 – 72,820 miles
  • 2015 – 72,804 miles
  • 2014 – 67,304 miles
  • 2013 – 60,898 miles
  • 2012 – 54,217 miles
  • 2011 – 47,347 miles
  • 2010 – 40,479 miles
  • 2009 – 34,823 miles
  • 2007 – 34,805 miles
  • 2006 – 130,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,381 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated P/Brake lever needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,381 miles (+1,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,381 miles
    Test number
    407039082634
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated P/Brake lever needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass86,890 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    889751598396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail86,890 miles (+808)1 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    806916319687
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    343634636701
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail86,077 miles (+1,302)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    722146325972
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,775 miles
    Test number
    921189328669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail84,773 miles (+4,451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    570620483728
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass80,322 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    644281139420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Fail80,321 miles (+7,501)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,321 miles
    Test number
    291561775267
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass72,820 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    918658389421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,818 miles (+14)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,818 miles
    Test number
    366676063290
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass72,804 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,804 miles
    Test number
    508444755145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,304 miles (+6,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,304 miles
    Test number
    409092194062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,898 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    488965593098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail60,861 miles (+6,644)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,861 miles
    Test number
    395113893044
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,217 miles (+6,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,217 miles
    Test number
    646240292025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    567824191085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,347 miles (+6,868)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    876161391079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged

  19. Pass40,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    154694980019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,479 miles (+5,656)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    403993780023
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass34,823 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    590510299013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    633389497262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    764529797279
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Fail34,805 miles (+48)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,805 miles
    Test number
    111462447268
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Fail34,757 miles (-95,894)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    201529597415
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass130,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    130,651 miles
    Test number
    390570706481
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y299 MGM

Does Y299 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 MGM expired on 24 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 MGM?
The MOT on Y299 MGM expired on 24 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 MGM done?
Y299 MGM was recorded at 88,381 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022.
Has Y299 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 MGM has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y299 MGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y299 MGM find?
Y299 MGM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil slight leak; nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, and 3 more.

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