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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

Y2 GSSMOT history

Y2 GSS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

Y2 GSS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,063 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 GSS was last recorded at 130,063 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,021 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
4,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,063 miles
  • 2025 – 129,569 miles
  • 2024 – 129,238 miles
  • 2023 – 128,296 miles
  • 2020 – 122,925 miles
  • 2019 – 120,417 miles
  • 2017 – 118,753 miles
  • 2016 – 117,736 miles
  • 2015 – 115,366 miles
  • 2014 – 107,676 miles
  • 2013 – 101,373 miles
  • 2012 – 97,130 miles
  • 2011 – 91,313 miles
  • 2010 – 86,382 miles
  • 2008 – 64,675 miles
  • 2007 – 49,507 miles
  • 2006 – 40,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,063 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,063 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,063 miles
    Test number
    140161123490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail130,021 miles (+452)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,021 miles
    Test number
    323794364599
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,569 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,569 miles
    Test number
    313458568809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,238 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    565117758056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    130721507710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail128,296 miles (+5,371)3 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    601286858945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,925 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    885870666620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    120,417 miles
    Test number
    152924201488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,417 miles (+1,664)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,417 miles
    Test number
    850098774266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35zr19 91y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass118,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,753 miles
    Test number
    971853874703
    • AdvisorySlight Travel on Park Brake Lever.

  11. Fail118,753 miles (+1,017)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,753 miles
    Test number
    202655806871
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight Travel on Park Brake Lever.

  12. Pass117,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,736 miles
    Test number
    387651283652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,736 miles (+2,370)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,736 miles
    Test number
    559651892190
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,366 miles (+7,690)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,366 miles
    Test number
    556955855199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight travle on parkbrake lever

  15. Pass107,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    298148274458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,676 miles (+6,303)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    197406574186
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass101,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    897986653168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail101,373 miles (+4,243)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,373 miles
    Test number
    945245453175
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass97,130 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,130 miles
    Test number
    865719472179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,313 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    725964991093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  21. Fail91,311 miles (+4,929)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    429794891010
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  22. Pass86,382 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    502946270032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront & rear discs corroded

  23. Fail86,380 miles (+27)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,380 miles
    Test number
    984536470042
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteFront & rear discs corroded

  24. Fail86,353 miles (+21,678)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,353 miles
    Test number
    384497950067
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass64,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,675 miles
    Test number
    334303158370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,662 miles (+15,155)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    761203558320
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass49,507 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    854925557378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,343 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,343 miles
    Test number
    593483456300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,340 miles (+313)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    501642156385
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass40,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,027 miles
    Test number
    871178066053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 GSS

Does Y2 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 GSS is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 GSS?
The MOT on Y2 GSS is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 GSS done?
Y2 GSS was recorded at 130,063 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 4,409 miles a year.
Has Y2 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 GSS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 GSS 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 GSS find?
Y2 GSS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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