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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y536 XHGMOT history

Y536 XHG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y536 XHG blue 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
173,607 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y536 XHG
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
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y536 XHG was last recorded at 173,607 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,580 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
5,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,607 miles
  • 2025 – 170,580 miles
  • 2024 – 168,027 miles
  • 2023 – 164,855 miles
  • 2022 – 161,491 miles
  • 2021 – 159,149 miles
  • 2020 – 156,006 miles
  • 2019 – 150,087 miles
  • 2018 – 144,564 miles
  • 2017 – 139,026 miles
  • 2016 – 135,802 miles
  • 2015 – 132,215 miles
  • 2014 – 127,567 miles
  • 2013 – 123,731 miles
  • 2012 – 118,645 miles
  • 2011 – 112,775 miles
  • 2010 – 105,844 miles
  • 2009 – 98,463 miles
  • 2008 – 90,606 miles
  • 2007 – 82,459 miles
  • 2006 – 73,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront both wings rusty
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch rust
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,607 miles (+3,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    173,607 miles
    Test number
    990616426209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both wings rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear arch rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,580 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    170,580 miles
    Test number
    540216088174
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass168,027 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,027 miles
    Test number
    525285633890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,026 miles (+3,171)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,026 miles
    Test number
    667612108317
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,855 miles (+3,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,855 miles
    Test number
    806890424793
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass161,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,491 miles
    Test number
    104152562499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail161,491 miles (+2,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,491 miles
    Test number
    656537489070
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass159,149 miles (+3,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,149 miles
    Test number
    170570718574
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,006 miles (+5,919)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,006 miles
    Test number
    351037362189
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass150,087 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,087 miles
    Test number
    469202522671
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail150,047 miles (+5,483)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    492056674164
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached UPPER ROD RUSTED (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass144,564 miles (+5,538)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,564 miles
    Test number
    328397665753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered

  13. Pass139,026 miles (+3,224)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    139,026 miles
    Test number
    964008644513
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock arm slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass135,802 miles (+3,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,802 miles
    Test number
    379529437449
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass132,215 miles (+4,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,215 miles
    Test number
    491904174481
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel inner edge repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass127,567 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    127,567 miles
    Test number
    795119934226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWelded repair carried out on nearside front alloy wheel from inner side

  17. Fail127,567 miles (+3,836)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,567 miles
    Test number
    389208734464
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWelded repair carried out on nearside front alloy wheel from inner side

  18. Fail123,731 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    319031443242
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel been repaired on inner side by weld

  19. Pass123,731 miles (+5,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    687731143282
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel been repaired on inner side by weld

  20. Pass118,645 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    118,645 miles
    Test number
    125177232215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    217216431225
    • 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)

  22. Fail112,775 miles (+6,931)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    935266731253
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  23. Pass105,844 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    273685230293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,823 miles (+7,360)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,823 miles
    Test number
    220502930290
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall badly damaged and tyre getting low

  25. Pass98,463 miles (+7,857)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    742048739262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,606 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    100950148235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,459 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    481284237212
    • 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)

  28. Fail82,459 miles (+9,204)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    893474637269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  29. Pass73,255 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    73,255 miles
    Test number
    541342446258
    • NoteCenter rear seat belt sticking when pulling out. Damage to nearside front tyre on side wall

Questions about Y536 XHG

Does Y536 XHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y536 XHG is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y536 XHG?
The MOT on Y536 XHG is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y536 XHG done?
Y536 XHG was recorded at 173,607 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,016 miles a year.
Has Y536 XHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y536 XHG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y536 XHG 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 Y536 XHG find?
Y536 XHG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front both wings rusty; offside rear arch rust, and 1 more.

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