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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y2 BGXMOT history

Y2 BGX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

Y2 BGX silver 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,761 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 BGX was last recorded at 110,761 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,560 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
3,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,761 miles
  • 2025 – 109,560 miles
  • 2024 – 108,746 miles
  • 2023 – 107,771 miles
  • 2022 – 107,341 miles
  • 2021 – 105,894 miles
  • 2020 – 104,605 miles
  • 2017 – 101,954 miles
  • 2016 – 101,009 miles
  • 2015 – 100,050 miles
  • 2014 – 96,040 miles
  • 2013 – 92,827 miles
  • 2012 – 88,983 miles
  • 2011 – 83,566 miles
  • 2010 – 81,151 miles
  • 2009 – 74,477 miles
  • 2008 – 71,326 miles
  • 2007 – 61,778 miles
  • 2006 – 46,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,761 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and piston rod deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,761 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    746266993688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,560 miles (+814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,560 miles
    Test number
    180650091055
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,746 miles (+975)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,746 miles
    Test number
    201346958978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and piston rod deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,771 miles (+9)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,771 miles
    Test number
    777007133340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and piston rod deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,762 miles (+421)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    236913606372
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop and piston rod deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,341 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    782435799996
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass105,894 miles (+1,289)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,894 miles
    Test number
    246134748173
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass104,605 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    975149297339
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,605 miles (+2,651)2 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    355479455085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,954 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,954 miles
    Test number
    862487808854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass101,009 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    209281592097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail101,008 miles (+958)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    565816889226
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass100,050 miles (+4,010)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,050 miles
    Test number
    275031475169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked on sidewall
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass96,040 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,040 miles
    Test number
    227481004169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,827 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    315795203191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    466697802145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,983 miles (+5,417)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    505817002192
    • Repaired at testRear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass83,566 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,566 miles
    Test number
    295618901456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,151 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,151 miles
    Test number
    383960160088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,477 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    683233319163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    753902928151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,326 miles (+9,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    822352928106
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,778 miles (+14,987)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    964894747110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,791 miles (+455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    230252036151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail46,336 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    222275526410
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y2 BGX

Does Y2 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 BGX is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 BGX?
The MOT on Y2 BGX is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 BGX done?
Y2 BGX was recorded at 110,761 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
Has Y2 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 BGX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y2 BGX 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 Y2 BGX find?
Y2 BGX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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