BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y899 VGHMOT history
Y899 VGH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 126,908 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y899 VGH
- 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
- 29 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y899 VGH was last recorded at 126,908 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Dec 2017: 95,406 miles, lower than 95,624 miles on 19 Dec 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 122,132 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,776 miles
- Average per year
- 3,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,908 miles
- 2025 – 122,132 miles
- 2024 – 118,381 miles
- 2023 – 111,245 miles
- 2022 – 106,240 miles
- 2021 – 102,544 miles
- 2019 – 96,419 miles
- 2017 – 95,406 miles
- 2016 – 95,624 miles
- 2015 – 94,193 miles
- 2014 – 92,076 miles
- 2013 – 89,854 miles
- 2012 – 84,346 miles
- 2011 – 78,707 miles
- 2010 – 68,535 miles
- 2009 – 61,038 miles
- 2008 – 57,178 miles
- 2007 – 52,881 miles
- 2006 – 51,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,908 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,908 miles (+4,776)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 527672872239
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,132 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 122,132 miles
- Test number
- 298281015275
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,130 miles (+3,749)2 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,130 miles
- Test number
- 902417045509
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,381 miles (+7,136)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,381 miles
- Test number
- 641481327815
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass111,245 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 111,245 miles
- Test number
- 103431172484
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,245 miles (+5,005)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,245 miles
- Test number
- 183094078176
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,240 miles (+3,696)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 106,240 miles
- Test number
- 644303264963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,544 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 102,544 miles
- Test number
- 246605889439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,543 miles (+6,124)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,543 miles
- Test number
- 599025910390
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass96,419 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,419 miles
- Test number
- 407362703280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,406 miles (-218)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 95,406 miles
- Test number
- 516686127929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,624 miles (+1,431)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,624 miles
- Test number
- 247898987756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAir bag light on
Pass94,193 miles (+2,117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 94,193 miles
- Test number
- 884754898832
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lense broken
Pass92,076 miles (+2,222)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 92,076 miles
- Test number
- 769870954393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,854 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 89,854 miles
- Test number
- 307605453331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,346 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 84,346 miles
- Test number
- 665794752344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,707 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 78,707 miles
- Test number
- 298214861306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,685 miles (+6,322)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,685 miles
- Test number
- 849643361305
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,363 miles (+3,828)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,363 miles
- Test number
- 939088421082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,535 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,535 miles
- Test number
- 580298990008
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust clamps missing
Pass68,535 miles (+140)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 68,535 miles
- Test number
- 620228290007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust clamps missing
Fail68,395 miles (+7,357)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,395 miles
- Test number
- 673271390084
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust clamps missing
Pass61,038 miles (+3,860)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 61,038 miles
- Test number
- 404485389090
- NoteWear noted on f/o/s lower ball joint
Pass57,178 miles (+4,297)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 57,178 miles
- Test number
- 631916688011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,881 miles (+1,602)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,881 miles
- Test number
- 712857687005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,279 miles (+1,834)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,279 miles
- Test number
- 111425126300
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteSlight leak from rear differential
- NoteSlight play in steering
Pass49,445 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 49,445 miles
- Test number
- 382430996000
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteSome movement in both front lower suspension arms
Questions about Y899 VGH
- Does Y899 VGH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 VGH is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y899 VGH?
- The MOT on Y899 VGH is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y899 VGH done?
- Y899 VGH was recorded at 126,908 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
- Has Y899 VGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y899 VGH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y899 VGH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y899 VGH find?
- Y899 VGH passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 8 more.
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