BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,995 cc
Y2 DESMOT history
Y2 DES is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,636 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 95,636 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,525 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y2 DES
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y2 DES was last recorded at 95,636 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 94,103 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,533 miles
- Average per year
- 3,525 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,636 miles
- 2024 – 94,103 miles
- 2023 – 92,243 miles
- 2022 – 89,698 miles
- 2021 – 87,210 miles
- 2020 – 84,906 miles
- 2019 – 82,020 miles
- 2018 – 79,634 miles
- 2017 – 76,923 miles
- 2016 – 73,773 miles
- 2015 – 70,571 miles
- 2014 – 65,542 miles
- 2013 – 62,381 miles
- 2012 – 59,612 miles
- 2011 – 58,481 miles
- 2009 – 49,282 miles
- 2007 – 34,535 miles
- 2006 – 27,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,636 miles
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner and outer track rods have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,636 miles (+1,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 95,636 miles
- Test number
- 816032001739
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner and outer track rods have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,103 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 94,103 miles
- Test number
- 154101305224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,103 miles (+1,860)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,103 miles
- Test number
- 181853504436
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,243 miles (+2,545)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 92,243 miles
- Test number
- 818929565081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,698 miles (+2,488)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 89,698 miles
- Test number
- 676137948355
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Pass87,210 miles (+2,304)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 87,210 miles
- Test number
- 976077745176
- AdvisoryAdvise front wiper blades poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Poor condition !! (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,906 miles (+2,886)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 84,906 miles
- Test number
- 381147716664
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,020 miles (+2,386)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 82,020 miles
- Test number
- 882365393454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Pass79,634 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 79,634 miles
- Test number
- 405685123583
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail79,634 miles (+2,711)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,634 miles
- Test number
- 648500820375
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber corroding on top mounut
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass76,923 miles (+3,150)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,923 miles
- Test number
- 293951015487
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding away
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorver leaking and corroding
- AdvisoryRear top mounts unbonding
Pass73,773 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,773 miles
- Test number
- 107689975015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,571 miles (+5,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,571 miles
- Test number
- 955681795166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,542 miles (+3,161)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 65,542 miles
- Test number
- 617945344041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,381 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,381 miles
- Test number
- 256180663012
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass62,381 miles (+2,769)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,381 miles
- Test number
- 357110063046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,612 miles (+1,131)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 59,612 miles
- Test number
- 825588052072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,481 miles (+9,199)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,481 miles
- Test number
- 445282191013
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass49,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 49,282 miles
- Test number
- 321308649013
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail49,282 miles (+14,747)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,282 miles
- Test number
- 681468149070
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,535 miles (+6,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,535 miles
- Test number
- 474443107343
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 27,834 miles
- Test number
- 914824946230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y2 DES
- Does Y2 DES currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 DES is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y2 DES?
- The MOT on Y2 DES is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y2 DES done?
- Y2 DES was recorded at 95,636 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
- Has Y2 DES ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y2 DES has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y2 DES 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 DES find?
- Y2 DES passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner and outer track rods have play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs.
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