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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y300 LEEMOT history

Y300 LEE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

Y300 LEE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
73,475 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y300 LEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y300 LEE was last recorded at 73,475 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,456 miles · 21 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,475 miles
  • 2020 – 73,456 miles
  • 2018 – 73,439 miles
  • 2017 – 72,522 miles
  • 2016 – 69,805 miles
  • 2015 – 67,629 miles
  • 2014 – 64,834 miles
  • 2013 – 61,654 miles
  • 2012 – 58,098 miles
  • 2011 – 54,496 miles
  • 2010 – 50,299 miles
  • 2009 – 45,409 miles
  • 2008 – 41,207 miles
  • 2007 – 36,236 miles
  • 2006 – 30,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,475 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,475 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    486094123012
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,456 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    138958474049
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass73,439 miles (+917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    807733697512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass72,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    108019308848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,522 miles (+2,717)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    566946601463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 3.0mm

  6. Pass69,805 miles (+2,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    950473924188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  7. Pass67,629 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    985775365014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail67,629 miles (+54)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,629 miles
    Test number
    986694165077
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail67,575 miles (+2,741)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,575 miles
    Test number
    985012755006
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass64,834 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    479563084099
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f suspension sensor broken

  11. Fail64,834 miles (+3,180)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,834 miles
    Test number
    319561684036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNumberplate lamps slightly insecure
    • NoteO/s/f suspension sensor broken

  12. Pass61,654 miles (+3,556)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    867911063083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHeavy dampness on n/s/r shocker

  13. Pass58,098 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    279463472062
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and side walls in poor condition large cuts attention required
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  14. Fail58,098 miles (+3,602)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    348452672072
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and side walls in poor condition large cuts attention required
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteSills covered
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  15. Pass54,496 miles (+20)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    637692161034
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOsf door opening operation poor from outside
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  16. Fail54,476 miles (+4,177)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,476 miles
    Test number
    229890361002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOsf door opening operation poor from outside
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  17. Pass50,299 miles (+4,890)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    541497950024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOuter sills covered
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen

  18. Fail45,409 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    804167459062
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear in edges
    • NoteNumber of cuts to all tyre treads

  19. Pass45,409 miles (+4,202)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    912867859083
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear in edges
    • NoteNumber of cuts to all tyre treads

  20. Pass41,207 miles (+4,971)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    254968358064
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • NoteBoth front wipers poor
    • NoteOsf washer poor

  21. Pass36,236 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    393190467079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    941060166005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,037 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    683429156000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y300 LEE

Does Y300 LEE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y300 LEE expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y300 LEE?
The MOT on Y300 LEE expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y300 LEE done?
Y300 LEE was recorded at 73,475 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has Y300 LEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y300 LEE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on Y300 LEE 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 Y300 LEE find?
Y300 LEE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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