
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y899 LUJMOT history
Y899 LUJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 207,949 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 207,949 mi
- At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y899 LUJ
- 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
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y899 LUJ was last recorded at 207,949 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 6,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 201,938 miles · 19 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,011 miles
- Average per year
- 8,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 207,949 miles
- 2023 – 201,938 miles
- 2022 – 192,901 miles
- 2021 – 188,665 miles
- 2020 – 185,505 miles
- 2019 – 182,160 miles
- 2018 – 176,512 miles
- 2017 – 169,804 miles
- 2016 – 164,515 miles
- 2015 – 159,870 miles
- 2014 – 153,228 miles
- 2013 – 142,749 miles
- 2012 – 129,332 miles
- 2011 – 115,647 miles
- 2010 – 102,417 miles
- 2009 – 85,420 miles
- 2008 – 70,343 miles
- 2007 – 57,119 miles
- 2006 – 42,676 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,949 miles (+6,011)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 207,949 miles
- Test number
- 629639586433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,938 miles (+9,037)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 201,938 miles
- Test number
- 893158143413
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,901 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 192,901 miles
- Test number
- 194813446204
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,665 miles (+3,160)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 188,665 miles
- Test number
- 218675211704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,505 miles (+3,345)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 185,505 miles
- Test number
- 186723116953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,160 miles (+5,648)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 182,160 miles
- Test number
- 262811376064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,512 miles (+164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 176,512 miles
- Test number
- 919937870115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail176,348 miles (+6,544)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,348 miles
- Test number
- 936869271344
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,804 miles (+155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 169,804 miles
- Test number
- 602085160675
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail169,649 miles (+5,134)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,649 miles
- Test number
- 778189862804
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass164,515 miles (+4,645)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 164,515 miles
- Test number
- 232991742524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,870 miles (+107)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 159,870 miles
- Test number
- 265830471886
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail159,763 miles (+6,535)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,763 miles
- Test number
- 196428482013
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail153,228 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,228 miles
- Test number
- 856798964297
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass153,228 miles (+10,479)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 153,228 miles
- Test number
- 858678964270
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass142,749 miles (+13,417)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 142,749 miles
- Test number
- 427022063291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,332 miles (+13,685)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 129,332 miles
- Test number
- 726018152200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass115,647 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 115,647 miles
- Test number
- 505801971277
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
Fail115,647 miles (+13,230)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,647 miles
- Test number
- 719091271283
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
Pass102,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 102,417 miles
- Test number
- 612972570287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,417 miles (+16,997)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,417 miles
- Test number
- 864282870267
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,420 miles (+15,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 85,420 miles
- Test number
- 512497549147
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass70,343 miles (+13,224)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 70,343 miles
- Test number
- 901453128182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,119 miles (+14,443)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 57,119 miles
- Test number
- 253648407119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 42,676 miles
- Test number
- 282905596080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y899 LUJ
- Does Y899 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y899 LUJ expired on 28 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y899 LUJ?
- The MOT on Y899 LUJ expired on 28 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y899 LUJ done?
- Y899 LUJ was recorded at 207,949 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 8,952 miles a year.
- Has Y899 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y899 LUJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on Y899 LUJ 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 Y899 LUJ find?
- Y899 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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