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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y303 KGWMOT history

Y303 KGW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 98,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

Y303 KGW silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,502 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 KGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 KGW was last recorded at 98,502 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,429 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
2,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,502 miles
  • 2025 – 98,429 miles
  • 2024 – 98,160 miles
  • 2023 – 97,844 miles
  • 2022 – 97,122 miles
  • 2021 – 96,435 miles
  • 2020 – 95,922 miles
  • 2019 – 94,742 miles
  • 2018 – 93,556 miles
  • 2017 – 92,407 miles
  • 2016 – 92,072 miles
  • 2015 – 90,921 miles
  • 2014 – 89,295 miles
  • 2013 – 86,825 miles
  • 2012 – 84,097 miles
  • 2011 – 79,555 miles
  • 2010 – 73,211 miles
  • 2009 – 63,333 miles
  • 2008 – 54,755 miles
  • 2007 – 46,036 miles
  • 2006 – 38,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,502 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,502 miles (+73)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,502 miles
    Test number
    782142076230
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,429 miles (+269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    969552677459
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass98,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    718044819273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,160 miles (+316)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    572240929349
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,844 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,844 miles
    Test number
    259839416896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,840 miles (+718)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,840 miles
    Test number
    750757532746
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,122 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,122 miles
    Test number
    277651023883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass96,435 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    516547742623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,922 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,922 miles
    Test number
    808926711145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,742 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    283184437680
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail94,742 miles (+1,186)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    425961336661
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass93,556 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,556 miles
    Test number
    339017794333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,407 miles (+335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,407 miles
    Test number
    938371577220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just met limit

  14. Pass92,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    781565451071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail92,069 miles (+1,148)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    482588131293
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass90,921 miles (+1,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,921 miles
    Test number
    928366045193
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,295 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,295 miles
    Test number
    665330144192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  18. Fail89,294 miles (+2,469)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    466576234179
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  19. Pass86,825 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,825 miles
    Test number
    786169723179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator on
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  20. Fail86,823 miles (+2,726)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    237577423479
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator on
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  21. Pass84,097 miles (+4,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,097 miles
    Test number
    255703082060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass79,555 miles (+37)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,555 miles
    Test number
    776926871070
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag warning staying on
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake low effort
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn

  23. Fail79,518 miles (+6,307)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,518 miles
    Test number
    156733971473
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAirbag warning staying on
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake low effort
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn

  24. Pass73,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    892974570054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail73,211 miles (+9,878)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    674934870068
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass63,333 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    540881469074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    784577678030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,755 miles (+8,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    102397778002
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass46,036 miles (+7,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    393637857078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,621 miles
    Test number
    904958256008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 KGW

Does Y303 KGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 KGW is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 KGW?
The MOT on Y303 KGW is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 KGW done?
Y303 KGW was recorded at 98,502 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,946 miles a year.
Has Y303 KGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 KGW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y303 KGW 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 KGW find?
Y303 KGW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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