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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y287 AYYMOT history

Y287 AYY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 161,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

Y287 AYY blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
161,503 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 AYY
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 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 AYY was last recorded at 161,503 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,503 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,503 miles
  • 2025 – 159,891 miles
  • 2024 – 156,810 miles
  • 2023 – 153,990 miles
  • 2022 – 151,482 miles
  • 2021 – 149,101 miles
  • 2019 – 143,969 miles
  • 2018 – 137,427 miles
  • 2017 – 130,957 miles
  • 2016 – 124,205 miles
  • 2015 – 117,224 miles
  • 2014 – 109,584 miles
  • 2013 – 104,836 miles
  • 2012 – 96,883 miles
  • 2011 – 92,992 miles
  • 2010 – 91,343 miles
  • 2009 – 84,122 miles
  • 2008 – 76,635 miles
  • 2007 – 69,206 miles
  • 2006 – 61,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer lens slightly damaged but not likely to fall offRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,503 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,503 miles
    Test number
    709407436631
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer lens slightly damaged but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail161,503 miles (+1,612)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,503 miles
    Test number
    410342181248
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer lens slightly damaged but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    545309426608
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  4. Fail159,891 miles (+3,081)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,891 miles
    Test number
    277234072255
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted

  5. Pass156,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    156,810 miles
    Test number
    604496203118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,810 miles (+2,820)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,810 miles
    Test number
    528512303515
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass153,990 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    153,990 miles
    Test number
    248230922837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    417452919798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail151,482 miles (+2,381)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    498046260926
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass149,101 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    234492497916
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail149,101 miles (+5,132)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,101 miles
    Test number
    711585824874
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass143,969 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    317741773424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail143,959 miles (+6,532)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,959 miles
    Test number
    715168151722
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  14. Pass137,427 miles (+6,470)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,427 miles
    Test number
    488165659275
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass130,957 miles (+6,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    386986732309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass124,205 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    275273581963
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noise
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box weight broken

  17. Fail124,205 miles (+6,981)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    426722137334
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noise
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box weight broken

  18. Pass117,224 miles (+7,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    597435835179
    • NotePower steering noisey

  19. Pass109,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    155848724170
    • NoteFRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN B ZONE

  20. Fail109,584 miles (+4,748)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,584 miles
    Test number
    845238724168
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFRONT WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN B ZONE

  21. Pass104,836 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,836 miles
    Test number
    926790933116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,883 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,883 miles
    Test number
    879992232184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass92,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    298182931144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,990 miles (+1,647)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,990 miles
    Test number
    206040431411
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE REAR PARKING BRAKE READING JUST 0.75
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR TYRE JUST 1.6MM

  25. Pass91,343 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    190681130104
    • NoteB ZONE OF WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN IT
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEARING LOW
    • NoteOIL KEEPS COMING ON

  26. Fail91,343 miles (+7,221)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    731561330100
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteB ZONE OF WINDSCREEN HAS CRACK IN IT
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES WEARING LOW
    • NoteOIL KEEPS COMING ON

  27. Pass84,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,122 miles
    Test number
    773144639116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,121 miles (+7,486)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    204014239104
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass76,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    401047738156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,635 miles (+7,429)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,635 miles
    Test number
    792837738103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass69,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,206 miles
    Test number
    790124137161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail69,205 miles (+7,970)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    290434837499
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass61,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    701499336110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 AYY

Does Y287 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y287 AYY is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y287 AYY?
The MOT on Y287 AYY is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y287 AYY done?
Y287 AYY was recorded at 161,503 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
Has Y287 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 AYY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y287 AYY 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 Y287 AYY find?
Y287 AYY passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips, and 5 more.

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