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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

Y2 GARMOT history

Y2 GAR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

Y2 GAR black 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,578 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 GAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 GAR was last recorded at 184,578 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 4,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,693 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,885 miles
Average per year
9,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,578 miles
  • 2024 – 179,693 miles
  • 2023 – 173,292 miles
  • 2022 – 166,389 miles
  • 2021 – 144,189 miles
  • 2020 – 140,808 miles
  • 2019 – 134,445 miles
  • 2018 – 120,701 miles
  • 2017 – 106,459 miles
  • 2016 – 94,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,578 miles (+4,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,578 miles
    Test number
    986531264011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass179,693 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,693 miles
    Test number
    479130005388
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail179,692 miles (+6,400)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,692 miles
    Test number
    555802605127
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass173,292 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,292 miles
    Test number
    518477953997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,389 miles
    Test number
    442689137350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,383 miles (+22,194)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,383 miles
    Test number
    568688605802
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass144,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,189 miles
    Test number
    627830137667
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail144,189 miles (+3,381)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,189 miles
    Test number
    362821642758
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass140,808 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    107387193829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,445 miles
    Test number
    614883817329
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail134,445 miles (+13,744)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,445 miles
    Test number
    897941746955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass120,701 miles (+14,242)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,701 miles
    Test number
    981841290691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    937093701498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,459 miles (+12,304)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    674290098612
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass94,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    596352509473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 GAR

Does Y2 GAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 GAR is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 GAR?
The MOT on Y2 GAR is valid until 29 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 GAR done?
Y2 GAR was recorded at 184,578 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 9,431 miles a year.
Has Y2 GAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 GAR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y2 GAR 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 GAR find?
Y2 GAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge.; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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