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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y33 BCYMOT history

Y33 BCY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y33 BCY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,698 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 BCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 BCY was last recorded at 96,698 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,347 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
3,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,698 miles
  • 2022 – 96,347 miles
  • 2018 – 95,126 miles
  • 2017 – 89,412 miles
  • 2016 – 85,258 miles
  • 2015 – 80,552 miles
  • 2014 – 75,740 miles
  • 2013 – 71,061 miles
  • 2012 – 66,137 miles
  • 2011 – 62,437 miles
  • 2010 – 57,840 miles
  • 2009 – 50,112 miles
  • 2008 – 41,919 miles
  • 2007 – 34,572 miles
  • 2006 – 26,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,698 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,698 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    555979192558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,347 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    320068048599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,126 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,126 miles
    Test number
    245052936819
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail95,125 miles (+5,713)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    537862222760
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,412 miles (+4,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,412 miles
    Test number
    469758782695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Pass85,258 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    661625356495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,552 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    927562015177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,740 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    229076604468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,061 miles
    Test number
    608496413128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,053 miles (+4,916)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    825086213188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass66,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    759078712190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,137 miles (+3,700)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,137 miles
    Test number
    607198812141
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass62,437 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,437 miles
    Test number
    496937911188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,840 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    304038210119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,112 miles (+8,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    544910929199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass41,919 miles (+7,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    282366418130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,572 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,572 miles
    Test number
    681550727135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,931 miles
    Test number
    462825216163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 BCY

Does Y33 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 BCY is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y33 BCY?
The MOT on Y33 BCY is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y33 BCY done?
Y33 BCY was recorded at 96,698 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
Has Y33 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 BCY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on Y33 BCY 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 Y33 BCY find?
Y33 BCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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