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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y304 HFGMOT history

Y304 HFG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

Y304 HFG 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 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
146,812 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 HFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 HFG was last recorded at 146,812 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,034 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,778 miles
Average per year
4,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,812 miles
  • 2024 – 145,034 miles
  • 2023 – 142,192 miles
  • 2022 – 138,761 miles
  • 2021 – 136,269 miles
  • 2020 – 135,015 miles
  • 2019 – 132,428 miles
  • 2018 – 124,002 miles
  • 2017 – 123,997 miles
  • 2015 – 116,863 miles
  • 2014 – 106,785 miles
  • 2013 – 96,612 miles
  • 2012 – 90,191 miles
  • 2011 – 84,502 miles
  • 2010 – 76,581 miles
  • 2009 – 71,036 miles
  • 2007 – 63,974 miles
  • 2006 – 56,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    247048480627
    • 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))

  2. Fail146,812 miles (+1,778)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    962998526303
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass145,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    515339572059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,034 miles (+2,842)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    111500951193
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    321499477497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Fail142,192 miles (+3,431)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,192 miles
    Test number
    617194398301
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  7. Pass138,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    332411277343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,761 miles (+2,492)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,761 miles
    Test number
    622839598105
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass136,269 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,269 miles
    Test number
    436912385212
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail136,256 miles (+1,241)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,256 miles
    Test number
    470725078507
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,015 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    167343136279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link dust cover splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail135,015 miles (+2,587)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,015 miles
    Test number
    173298270711
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar link dust cover splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass132,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    186961089433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,428 miles (+8,426)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    150927017646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass124,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    876747174719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail124,002 miles (+5)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,002 miles
    Test number
    619238185827
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass123,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    929672717543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,997 miles (+7,134)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    263944637297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass116,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    883706951344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail116,863 miles (+10,078)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,863 miles
    Test number
    843056501086
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass106,785 miles (+10,173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    428664804446
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Starting To Perish

  22. Pass96,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    216207983415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,612 miles (+6,421)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,612 miles
    Test number
    996477883115
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass90,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    465843832148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,191 miles (+5,689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,191 miles
    Test number
    586083632157
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass84,502 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    199014531186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,581 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    170837100188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,036 miles (+7,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    400368009143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass63,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    540682027192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,974 miles (+7,170)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,974 miles
    Test number
    281560727499
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  31. Pass56,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    732490436189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail56,804 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,804 miles
    Test number
    710946926189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOuter Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y304 HFG

Does Y304 HFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 HFG expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 HFG?
The MOT on Y304 HFG expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 HFG done?
Y304 HFG was recorded at 146,812 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
Has Y304 HFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 HFG has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y304 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 Y304 HFG find?
Y304 HFG passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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