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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y49 YMOMOT history

Y49 YMO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

Y49 YMO silver 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,583 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 YMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 YMO was last recorded at 86,583 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,395 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
1,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,583 miles
  • 2024 – 86,395 miles
  • 2023 – 86,081 miles
  • 2022 – 85,801 miles
  • 2021 – 85,272 miles
  • 2020 – 84,800 miles
  • 2019 – 84,261 miles
  • 2018 – 83,872 miles
  • 2017 – 83,251 miles
  • 2016 – 81,814 miles
  • 2015 – 80,164 miles
  • 2014 – 76,841 miles
  • 2013 – 73,978 miles
  • 2012 – 72,738 miles
  • 2011 – 71,139 miles
  • 2010 – 68,187 miles
  • 2009 – 65,678 miles
  • 2008 – 63,132 miles
  • 2007 – 59,348 miles
  • 2006 – 55,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,583 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    995982189532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,583 miles (+188)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    965517896910
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,395 miles (+314)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,395 miles
    Test number
    340032263346
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,081 miles (+280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    910613231507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,801 miles (+529)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,801 miles
    Test number
    843244731664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass85,272 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    421604456839
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail85,272 miles (+472)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,272 miles
    Test number
    748498452629
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,800 miles (+539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    846249171947
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass84,261 miles (+389)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    424308588406
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass83,872 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    988200464689
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail83,872 miles (+621)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    839418827640
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,251 miles (+1,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,251 miles
    Test number
    178107752602
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  13. Pass81,814 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    899429040069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary

  14. Fail81,755 miles (+1,591)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,755 miles
    Test number
    200592027458
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of components
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary

  15. Pass80,164 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    426076460463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,841 miles (+2,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    506274224392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,978 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,978 miles
    Test number
    317569423356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,738 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    899705932301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,139 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,139 miles
    Test number
    347324831353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,128 miles (+2,941)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    159223231338
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass68,187 miles (+2,509)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    654209820310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn close to minimum

  22. Pass65,678 miles (+2,546)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    213300539363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs near minimum limit
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

  23. Pass63,132 miles (+3,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    301450038303
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes have slight play(slight wear).

  24. Pass59,348 miles (+4,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    491155237320
    • NoteFront brake discs close to minimum thickness

  25. Pass55,147 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    554802536345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y49 YMO

Does Y49 YMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 YMO is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y49 YMO?
The MOT on Y49 YMO is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y49 YMO done?
Y49 YMO was recorded at 86,583 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
Has Y49 YMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 YMO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y49 YMO 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 Y49 YMO find?
Y49 YMO passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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