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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

Y4 OCGMOT history

Y4 OCG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y4 OCG 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,091 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 OCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 OCG was last recorded at 140,091 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,051 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,040 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,091 miles
  • 2025 – 133,051 miles
  • 2024 – 127,450 miles
  • 2023 – 121,476 miles
  • 2022 – 117,543 miles
  • 2021 – 116,305 miles
  • 2020 – 115,295 miles
  • 2019 – 111,588 miles
  • 2018 – 107,188 miles
  • 2017 – 101,443 miles
  • 2016 – 95,536 miles
  • 2015 – 86,390 miles
  • 2014 – 78,002 miles
  • 2013 – 71,266 miles
  • 2010 – 66,497 miles
  • 2009 – 60,925 miles
  • 2008 – 54,246 miles
  • 2007 – 48,304 miles
  • 2005 – 36,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,091 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Surface corrosion on rear sub frame steering and suspension components Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,091 miles (+7,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    869668327708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,051 miles (+5,601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,051 miles
    Test number
    391203594022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,450 miles (+5,974)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,450 miles
    Test number
    304307022267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    809115905248
    • AdvisoryFront Stone Chips in Windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear sub frame steering and suspension components Front and rear

  5. Fail121,476 miles (+3,933)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    892855787461
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear sub frame steering and suspension components Front and rear

  6. Pass117,543 miles (+1,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,543 miles
    Test number
    587697007278
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lense missing.

  7. Pass116,305 miles (+1,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,305 miles
    Test number
    243723371855
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,295 miles (+3,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,295 miles
    Test number
    400293422073
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,588 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,588 miles
    Test number
    469027183048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,188 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    976639320797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,125 miles (+5,682)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,125 miles
    Test number
    867762657118
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides inners. (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass101,443 miles (+5,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,443 miles
    Test number
    688137791529
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass95,536 miles (+9,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,536 miles
    Test number
    257326654509
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass86,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    235270125179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,390 miles (+8,388)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    178608815136
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,002 miles (+6,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    719757024183
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass71,266 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    518104123197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,497 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,497 miles
    Test number
    433052110285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,925 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,925 miles
    Test number
    221807129116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,903 miles (+6,657)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,903 miles
    Test number
    560912529108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass54,246 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,246 miles
    Test number
    544232398057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,304 miles (+11,462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    460125477097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,842 miles
    Test number
    154288105318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 OCG

Does Y4 OCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 OCG is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 OCG?
The MOT on Y4 OCG is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 OCG done?
Y4 OCG was recorded at 140,091 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has Y4 OCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 OCG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 OCG 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 Y4 OCG find?
Y4 OCG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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