BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y299 OTTMOT history
Y299 OTT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 79,847 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y299 OTT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y299 OTT was last recorded at 79,847 miles on 19 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 79,846 miles · 18 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,847 miles
- 2025 – 79,144 miles
- 2024 – 78,080 miles
- 2019 – 68,770 miles
- 2017 – 64,215 miles
- 2016 – 60,244 miles
- 2015 – 59,781 miles
- 2014 – 53,462 miles
- 2013 – 49,316 miles
- 2012 – 47,484 miles
- 2011 – 44,795 miles
- 2010 – 42,174 miles
- 2009 – 38,490 miles
- 2008 – 33,316 miles
- 2007 – 28,141 miles
- 2006 – 22,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,847 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,847 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 79,847 miles
- Test number
- 798593266072
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,846 miles (+702)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,846 miles
- Test number
- 796405801695
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,144 miles (+1,064)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 79,144 miles
- Test number
- 109484190343
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass78,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 78,080 miles
- Test number
- 522895605578
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail78,079 miles (+9,309)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,079 miles
- Test number
- 129698089187
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,770 miles (+4,555)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,770 miles
- Test number
- 813110980870
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. minor (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass64,215 miles (+3,971)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,215 miles
- Test number
- 897386524123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes
Pass60,244 miles (+463)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 60,244 miles
- Test number
- 165115064878
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass59,781 miles (+6,319)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 59,781 miles
- Test number
- 219600585439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,462 miles (+4,146)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,462 miles
- Test number
- 515664074109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,316 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,316 miles
- Test number
- 228026573407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,484 miles (+2,689)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 47,484 miles
- Test number
- 219197872158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,795 miles (+2,621)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 44,795 miles
- Test number
- 197650561183
- NoteSlight movement in both front rear wishbone rubbers
Pass42,174 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,174 miles
- Test number
- 252839970478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Fail42,163 miles (+3,673)1 dangerous4 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,163 miles
- Test number
- 143089270165
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass38,490 miles (+5,174)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 38,490 miles
- Test number
- 471048879145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,316 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 33,316 miles
- Test number
- 502493878149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,141 miles (+5,746)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,141 miles
- Test number
- 711368577155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side rear tyre cut in side wall but not down to cords.
Pass22,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 22,395 miles
- Test number
- 170400786186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,395 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,395 miles
- Test number
- 773080686151
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y299 OTT
- Does Y299 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 OTT is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y299 OTT?
- The MOT on Y299 OTT is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y299 OTT done?
- Y299 OTT was recorded at 79,847 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
- Has Y299 OTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y299 OTT has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y299 OTT 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 Y299 OTT find?
- Y299 OTT passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; coil spring corroded both rear; direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear, and 1 more.
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