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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y303 YYWMOT history

Y303 YYW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 107,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

Y303 YYW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
107,611 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 YYW
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
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 YYW was last recorded at 107,611 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,987 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
624 miles
Average per year
3,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,611 miles
  • 2024 – 106,987 miles
  • 2023 – 106,007 miles
  • 2021 – 104,386 miles
  • 2020 – 102,349 miles
  • 2019 – 98,094 miles
  • 2018 – 95,699 miles
  • 2017 – 94,363 miles
  • 2016 – 92,362 miles
  • 2015 – 90,526 miles
  • 2014 – 88,362 miles
  • 2013 – 85,948 miles
  • 2012 – 82,112 miles
  • 2011 – 77,893 miles
  • 2010 – 72,757 miles
  • 2009 – 67,088 miles
  • 2008 – 60,211 miles
  • 2007 – 53,375 miles
  • 2006 – 47,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,611 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,611 miles (+624)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    591301229626
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass106,987 miles (+980)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,987 miles
    Test number
    738412065530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,007 miles (+1,621)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,007 miles
    Test number
    773936330636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    671495490841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail104,386 miles (+2,037)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,386 miles
    Test number
    192697354381
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass102,349 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    486037259446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,349 miles (+4,255)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,349 miles
    Test number
    602106560350
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    957917708151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,094 miles (+2,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,094 miles
    Test number
    642382336003
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass95,699 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    141761426031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass94,363 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    618794490442
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear - Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tie rods have slight play - Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail94,363 miles (+2,001)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    115378395044
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear - Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tie rods have slight play - Nearside & Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    230577032797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail92,362 miles (+1,836)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    244849629286
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass90,526 miles (+2,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    725175325199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,362 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    607717724188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail88,362 miles (+2,414)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,362 miles
    Test number
    839857824150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass85,948 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,948 miles
    Test number
    899823823196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers are startimg to smear

  19. Fail85,948 miles (+3,836)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,948 miles
    Test number
    505543823173
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers are startimg to smear

  20. Pass82,112 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    556251522119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    258078811190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,893 miles (+5,136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    555108811178
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass72,757 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,757 miles
    Test number
    484680110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,088 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    611880529116
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate

  25. Pass67,088 miles (+6,877)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,088 miles
    Test number
    791110529120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deteriorate

  26. Pass60,211 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    182870828123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,375 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    773094727129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Fail53,375 miles (+6,297)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    784343727144
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass47,078 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,078 miles
    Test number
    992019126126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y303 YYW

Does Y303 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 YYW expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 YYW?
The MOT on Y303 YYW expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 YYW done?
Y303 YYW was recorded at 107,611 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 3,161 miles a year.
Has Y303 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 YYW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y303 YYW 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 YYW find?
Y303 YYW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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