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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,796 cc

H487 YYUMOT history

H487 YYU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 1991. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,136 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 YYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
20 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 YYU was last recorded at 89,136 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Sept 2019: 84,941 miles, lower than 90,868 miles on 15 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,036 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,100 miles
Average per year
1,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,136 miles
  • 2025 – 87,036 miles
  • 2024 – 86,178 miles
  • 2023 – 85,712 miles
  • 2021 – 85,374 miles
  • 2019 – 84,942 miles
  • 2018 – 90,868 miles
  • 2017 – 83,619 miles
  • 2016 – 82,453 miles
  • 2015 – 81,396 miles
  • 2014 – 80,171 miles
  • 2013 – 79,190 miles
  • 2012 – 78,006 miles
  • 2011 – 77,741 miles
  • 2010 – 76,368 miles
  • 2008 – 74,389 miles
  • 2007 – 73,040 miles
  • 2006 – 70,793 miles
  • 2005 – 68,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,136 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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,136 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    184241654861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,036 miles (+858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    800701059444
    • 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))

  3. Pass86,178 miles (+466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    370711271461
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in places

  4. Pass85,712 miles (+338)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,712 miles
    Test number
    231214217362
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass85,374 miles (+432)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    156175535127
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass84,942 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    383745873558
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Fail84,941 miles (-5,927)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,941 miles
    Test number
    560472708607
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass90,868 miles (+7,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    920329589926
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass83,619 miles (+1,166)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    987510231848
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust and bracket slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass82,453 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    104925970184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,396 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    579861645164
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass80,171 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    557001824127
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass79,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    695040403133
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Fail79,190 miles (+1,184)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,190 miles
    Test number
    838860403105
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass78,006 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,006 miles
    Test number
    988100792068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,741 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,741 miles
    Test number
    199194931428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,368 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    103295600024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,389 miles (+1,349)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    600793708341
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front suspension bump stops deteriorated

  19. Pass73,040 miles (+2,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    850151617307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass70,793 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    260508906318
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass68,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    782678195296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,312 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    982307495230
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about H487 YYU

Does H487 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H487 YYU is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on H487 YYU?
The MOT on H487 YYU is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H487 YYU done?
H487 YYU was recorded at 89,136 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,000 miles a year.
Has H487 YYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 YYU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on H487 YYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H487 YYU find?
H487 YYU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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