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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y303 UGCMOT history

Y303 UGC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

Y303 UGC silver 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,497 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 UGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 UGC was last recorded at 103,497 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,458 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,039 miles
Average per year
3,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,497 miles
  • 2025 – 99,458 miles
  • 2024 – 93,787 miles
  • 2023 – 89,359 miles
  • 2022 – 84,101 miles
  • 2021 – 77,834 miles
  • 2020 – 74,437 miles
  • 2019 – 72,587 miles
  • 2018 – 71,544 miles
  • 2017 – 69,993 miles
  • 2016 – 68,386 miles
  • 2015 – 66,973 miles
  • 2014 – 63,835 miles
  • 2013 – 61,191 miles
  • 2012 – 58,148 miles
  • 2011 – 53,916 miles
  • 2010 – 51,051 miles
  • 2009 – 46,442 miles
  • 2008 – 43,169 miles
  • 2007 – 39,305 miles
  • 2006 – 35,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,497 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,497 miles (+4,039)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    577905410653
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,458 miles (+5,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    602611558251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass93,787 miles (+4,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,787 miles
    Test number
    833970421409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,359 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    293581433574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    691179841314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,101 miles (+6,267)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,101 miles
    Test number
    110018459942
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass77,834 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    371814579063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,833 miles (+3,396)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    960873152766
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    517499574401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail74,437 miles (+1,850)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    239432902893
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass72,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    213638650330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,587 miles (+1,043)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,587 miles
    Test number
    472381187229
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass71,544 miles (+1,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,544 miles
    Test number
    152156211512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass69,993 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    957772488865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,386 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    958766822243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,973 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    997049765000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,835 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    178184484023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,191 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,191 miles
    Test number
    927789573078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,148 miles (+4,232)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,148 miles
    Test number
    245626282050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    519786771010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,916 miles (+2,865)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    286996571094
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass51,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    914778470094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,051 miles (+4,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,051 miles
    Test number
    463317870065
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,442 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,442 miles
    Test number
    882701679075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,169 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,169 miles
    Test number
    353190388051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,305 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,305 miles
    Test number
    614258577012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,001 miles
    Test number
    551802986031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 UGC

Does Y303 UGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 UGC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y303 UGC?
The MOT on Y303 UGC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 UGC done?
Y303 UGC was recorded at 103,497 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,424 miles a year.
Has Y303 UGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 UGC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 UGC 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 UGC find?
Y303 UGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 7 more.

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