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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y3 WGNMOT history

Y3 WGN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 249,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

Y3 WGN black 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
249,805 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 WGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 WGN was last recorded at 249,805 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
244,038 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,767 miles
Average per year
8,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,805 miles
  • 2025 – 244,038 miles
  • 2024 – 237,010 miles
  • 2023 – 235,504 miles
  • 2021 – 230,900 miles
  • 2020 – 222,596 miles
  • 2019 – 215,749 miles
  • 2018 – 211,333 miles
  • 2017 – 210,949 miles
  • 2016 – 197,986 miles
  • 2015 – 185,020 miles
  • 2014 – 174,396 miles
  • 2013 – 161,796 miles
  • 2012 – 145,863 miles
  • 2011 – 133,915 miles
  • 2010 – 122,588 miles
  • 2009 – 106,657 miles
  • 2008 – 94,499 miles
  • 2007 – 85,741 miles
  • 2006 – 74,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,805 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Diff mount slightly deteriorated.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside front Arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass249,805 miles (+5,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    249,805 miles
    Test number
    332274747087
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass244,038 miles (+7,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    244,038 miles
    Test number
    154688090522
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play rubber bush dounut perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass237,010 miles (+1,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    237,010 miles
    Test number
    519281367569
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass235,504 miles (+4,604)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    235,504 miles
    Test number
    505451554073
    • MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass230,900 miles (+8,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,900 miles
    Test number
    271792890645
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  6. Pass222,596 miles (+6,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    222,596 miles
    Test number
    786333559924
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  7. Pass215,749 miles (+4,416)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    215,749 miles
    Test number
    493251862671
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  8. Pass211,333 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    211,333 miles
    Test number
    537571021423
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded around jacking points, outside prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff mount slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail211,333 miles (+384)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,333 miles
    Test number
    565673671594
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear bush mount. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, jacking point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff mount slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s outer sills corroded around jacking points, outside prescribed areas.

  10. Pass210,949 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    210,949 miles
    Test number
    134088814355
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff mount slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion around jacking blocks.

  11. Fail210,949 miles (+12,963)9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,949 miles
    Test number
    789380846908
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Broken. (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken. (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Broken. (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff mount slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion around jacking blocks.

  12. Pass197,986 miles (+12,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    197,986 miles
    Test number
    941258460870
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded unable to make a proper inspection due to location and covers (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass185,020 miles (+10,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    185,020 miles
    Test number
    648647208643
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass174,396 miles (+12,600)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    174,396 miles
    Test number
    958134644224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass161,796 miles (+15,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,796 miles
    Test number
    408438593116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,863 miles (+11,948)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    145,863 miles
    Test number
    997992102257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,915 miles (+11,327)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,915 miles
    Test number
    419882791151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    530502230172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail122,582 miles (+15,925)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,582 miles
    Test number
    320622530111
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,657 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    282036889062
    • NoteElectronic sensing switch on offside front suspension arm is broken
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates perspex is missing

  21. Fail106,657 miles (+12,158)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    482516689003
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteElectronic sensing switch on offside front suspension arm is broken
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates perspex is missing

  22. Fail94,499 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,499 miles
    Test number
    483232328173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear plates comeing apart.

  23. Pass94,499 miles (+8,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,499 miles
    Test number
    841632028132
    • NoteFront and rear plates comeing apart.

  24. Pass85,741 miles (+11,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    664273917173
    • NoteANTI ROLL BAR BUSH N\S\F CONTAMINATED WITH DIESEL

  25. Pass74,221 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,221 miles
    Test number
    312046596099
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front suspension level sensor lever broken
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y3 WGN

Does Y3 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 WGN is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 WGN?
The MOT on Y3 WGN is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 WGN done?
Y3 WGN was recorded at 249,805 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,808 miles a year.
Has Y3 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 WGN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y3 WGN 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 Y3 WGN find?
Y3 WGN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area.

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