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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

Y2 KENMOT history

Y2 KEN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y2 KEN green 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,535 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 KEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 KEN was last recorded at 49,535 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,533 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,535 miles
  • 2024 – 48,852 miles
  • 2023 – 47,920 miles
  • 2022 – 47,380 miles
  • 2021 – 46,499 miles
  • 2017 – 45,860 miles
  • 2016 – 43,685 miles
  • 2015 – 41,121 miles
  • 2014 – 38,867 miles
  • 2013 – 37,596 miles
  • 2012 – 35,343 miles
  • 2011 – 32,671 miles
  • 2010 – 30,369 miles
  • 2009 – 28,156 miles
  • 2008 – 26,138 miles
  • 2007 – 23,823 miles
  • 2006 – 22,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,535 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,535 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,535 miles
    Test number
    188176639793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,533 miles (+681)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,533 miles
    Test number
    883405983343
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,852 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    126809754624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass47,920 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    386069598345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail47,920 miles (+540)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    583165043218
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass47,380 miles (+881)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,380 miles
    Test number
    697670731727
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass46,499 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    46,499 miles
    Test number
    632826960378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass45,860 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,860 miles
    Test number
    760005503910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    817499325488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,685 miles (+2,564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    766521362644
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass41,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    932076243693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail41,121 miles (+2,254)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,121 miles
    Test number
    606224125169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass38,867 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    459595834228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split (windscreen still clearing ok)

  14. Fail38,867 miles (+1,271)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,867 miles
    Test number
    737815234226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split (windscreen still clearing ok)

  15. Pass37,596 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    558066133221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,343 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    796347672146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,238 miles (+2,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,238 miles
    Test number
    129800572158
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass32,671 miles (+2,302)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,671 miles
    Test number
    289192751419
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass30,369 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    861940840163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,324 miles (+2,168)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    441771410184
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  21. Pass28,156 miles (+2,018)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,156 miles
    Test number
    130627709106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCracking to walls of the offside front and rear tyres

  22. Pass26,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    464594098014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,138 miles (+2,315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,138 miles
    Test number
    682014998045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  24. Pass23,823 miles (+1,689)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,823 miles
    Test number
    523826267027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight inbalance on rear brakes.

  25. Fail22,134 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,134 miles
    Test number
    181954546078
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s washer jet not working

  26. Pass22,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,134 miles
    Test number
    713934846089
    • NoteN/s washer jet not working

Questions about Y2 KEN

Does Y2 KEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 KEN is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 KEN?
The MOT on Y2 KEN is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 KEN done?
Y2 KEN was recorded at 49,535 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,383 miles a year.
Has Y2 KEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 KEN has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 KEN 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 KEN find?
Y2 KEN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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