
BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y303 XBKMOT history
Y303 XBK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 165,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 165,422 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,030 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y303 XBK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y303 XBK was last recorded at 165,422 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,421 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,030 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,422 miles
- 2024 – 162,730 miles
- 2023 – 160,056 miles
- 2022 – 157,429 miles
- 2021 – 154,548 miles
- 2019 – 149,661 miles
- 2018 – 146,067 miles
- 2017 – 144,654 miles
- 2016 – 144,565 miles
- 2015 – 140,901 miles
- 2014 – 137,528 miles
- 2013 – 124,991 miles
- 2012 – 111,737 miles
- 2011 – 107,486 miles
- 2010 – 99,857 miles
- 2009 – 90,180 miles
- 2008 – 79,885 miles
- 2006 – 75,720 miles
- 2005 – 67,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded at rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear diff leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive diff area
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Fuel cap seal starting to split
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,422 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 165,422 miles
- Test number
- 331879137509
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working
Fail165,421 miles (+2,691)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,421 miles
- Test number
- 111707181087
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working
Pass162,730 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 162,730 miles
- Test number
- 194061607796
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working, suggest having this serviced
Fail162,729 miles (+2,673)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,729 miles
- Test number
- 327099903181
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch not working, suggest having this serviced
Pass160,056 miles (+2,627)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 160,056 miles
- Test number
- 798606888486
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged just passes (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split. just passes
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty , suggest having this repaired
Pass157,429 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 157,429 miles
- Test number
- 433432096653
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both on sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split, suggest having this replaced asap.
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff, suggest having this repaired asap
Fail157,427 miles (+2,879)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,427 miles
- Test number
- 122524667522
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both on sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split, suggest having this replaced asap.
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff, suggest having this repaired asap
Pass154,548 miles (+1)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 154,548 miles
- Test number
- 866661373660
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just passing (1.2.1 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
Fail154,547 miles (+4,886)4 major4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,547 miles
- Test number
- 392848535782
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
Pass149,661 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 149,661 miles
- Test number
- 470143385746
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just passes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lens missing
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy , suggest having this checked
Fail149,661 miles (+3,594)12 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,661 miles
- Test number
- 608130261016
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just passes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to split
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy , suggest having this checked
Pass146,067 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 146,067 miles
- Test number
- 473046390170
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low
Fail146,067 miles (+1,413)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,067 miles
- Test number
- 614903664032
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low
Pass144,654 miles (+89)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,654 miles
- Test number
- 906405724296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,565 miles (+3,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 144,565 miles
- Test number
- 564793930235
- AdvisorySlight play at front anti roll bar bushes
- AdvisorySlight play at offside front droplink
- AdvisorySlight play at steering column
Pass140,901 miles (+3,373)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 140,901 miles
- Test number
- 539439615232
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsr alloy wheel has been repaired
Pass137,528 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 137,528 miles
- Test number
- 276953214278
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail137,527 miles (+12,536)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,527 miles
- Test number
- 505723614256
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass124,991 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 124,991 miles
- Test number
- 315976003400
- NoteOil leak
Fail124,991 miles (+13,254)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,991 miles
- Test number
- 368943103283
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass111,737 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 111,737 miles
- Test number
- 968884162107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail111,731 miles (+4,245)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,731 miles
- Test number
- 247013362152
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine warning light on
- NoteNearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes have slight movement
Pass107,486 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 107,486 miles
- Test number
- 857288581004
- NoteSlight play in steering offside front
Fail107,486 miles (+7,629)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,486 miles
- Test number
- 896088481046
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteSlight play in steering offside front
Pass99,857 miles (+9,677)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 99,857 miles
- Test number
- 140614080497
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inside edge
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
- NoteOff-side front fog light glass broken
- NoteRear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass90,180 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 90,180 miles
- Test number
- 461889489023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,172 miles (+10,287)2 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,172 miles
- Test number
- 842084089072
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate
Pass79,885 miles (+4,165)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 79,885 miles
- Test number
- 904067238087
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge.
Pass75,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 75,720 miles
- Test number
- 133609746353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,720 miles (+8,659)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,720 miles
- Test number
- 591638046330
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,061 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 67,061 miles
- Test number
- 370390245399
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brakes imbalanced (200n/s - 150o/s)
Questions about Y303 XBK
- Does Y303 XBK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y303 XBK expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y303 XBK?
- The MOT on Y303 XBK expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y303 XBK done?
- Y303 XBK was recorded at 165,422 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 5,030 miles a year.
- Has Y303 XBK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y303 XBK has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y303 XBK 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 XBK find?
- Y303 XBK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 5 more.
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