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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y303 HFGMOT history

Y303 HFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

Y303 HFG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
110,601 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 HFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 HFG was last recorded at 110,601 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,127 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,474 miles
Average per year
4,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,601 miles
  • 2023 – 108,127 miles
  • 2022 – 104,633 miles
  • 2021 – 100,428 miles
  • 2020 – 99,001 miles
  • 2019 – 92,932 miles
  • 2018 – 95,131 miles
  • 2017 – 92,251 miles
  • 2016 – 86,608 miles
  • 2015 – 84,015 miles
  • 2014 – 79,989 miles
  • 2013 – 74,405 miles
  • 2012 – 67,878 miles
  • 2011 – 63,362 miles
  • 2010 – 58,464 miles
  • 2009 – 52,598 miles
  • 2008 – 48,006 miles
  • 2007 – 41,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,601 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,601 miles (+2,474)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    584496345022
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,127 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,127 miles
    Test number
    136083228519
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,055 miles (+3,422)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,055 miles
    Test number
    980699520848
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,633 miles (+4,205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    597684903164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass100,428 miles (+1,427)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    171295063440
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,001 miles (+6,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    362369055838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,932 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,932 miles
    Test number
    113038737041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hose flexi ferrules badly corroded.

  8. Fail97,972 miles (+2,841)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,972 miles
    Test number
    664591565818
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake hose flexi ferrules badly corroded.

  9. Pass95,131 miles (+2,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    111365622999
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass92,251 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,251 miles
    Test number
    713252888053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,608 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    543612767380
    • AdvisoryHand brake only just made 16%

  12. Pass84,015 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    769839965165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,989 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    167889834398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,811 miles (+5,406)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,811 miles
    Test number
    835881334364
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass74,405 miles (+6,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    568090743303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass67,878 miles (+4,516)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    677910522342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdditional centre stop light not working, but cannot tell if its connected.

  17. Pass63,362 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,362 miles
    Test number
    568720941303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,464 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,464 miles
    Test number
    563174940388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,598 miles (+4,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    731591949336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,006 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,006 miles
    Test number
    523153248362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,518 miles (+3,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    304905747386
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass37,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    683021437097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,591 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,591 miles
    Test number
    162881237448
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y303 HFG

Does Y303 HFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 HFG expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 HFG?
The MOT on Y303 HFG expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 HFG done?
Y303 HFG was recorded at 110,601 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 4,114 miles a year.
Has Y303 HFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 HFG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y303 HFG 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 Y303 HFG find?
Y303 HFG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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