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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y287 OANMOT history

Y287 OAN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

Y287 OAN silver 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,067 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 OAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 OAN was last recorded at 126,067 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 4,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,690 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,377 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,067 miles
  • 2025 – 121,690 miles
  • 2024 – 121,487 miles
  • 2022 – 113,838 miles
  • 2021 – 104,759 miles
  • 2018 – 98,500 miles
  • 2017 – 89,963 miles
  • 2016 – 82,006 miles
  • 2015 – 77,859 miles
  • 2014 – 73,874 miles
  • 2013 – 67,912 miles
  • 2012 – 61,386 miles
  • 2011 – 55,920 miles
  • 2010 – 52,699 miles
  • 2009 – 48,531 miles
  • 2008 – 43,830 miles
  • 2007 – 39,350 miles
  • 2006 – 33,406 miles
  • 2005 – 28,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,067 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,067 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    847064909304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,690 miles
    Test number
    258755514303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,690 miles (+203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,690 miles
    Test number
    117269688475
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass121,487 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,487 miles
    Test number
    842760866438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass113,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    496935576936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,838 miles (+9,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    330131638327
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  7. Pass104,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    431540134779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,759 miles (+6,259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,759 miles
    Test number
    348519243603
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass98,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,500 miles
    Test number
    416927571871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,500 miles (+8,537)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,500 miles
    Test number
    614993842569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,963 miles (+7,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    547365477040
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass82,006 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    610924841014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail81,999 miles (+4,140)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    382814907745
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,859 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    676260785119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,874 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    469568584135
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre wall
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail73,874 miles (+5,962)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    787388284173
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre wall
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail67,912 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    297766593116
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,912 miles (+6,526)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,912 miles
    Test number
    675806393108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass61,386 miles (+5,466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,386 miles
    Test number
    126161092130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  20. Pass55,920 miles (+3,221)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,920 miles
    Test number
    685223391197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlastic covering both outer sill panels

  21. Pass52,699 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    274005090441
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass48,531 miles (+4,701)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    684715799112
    • NoteNearside screen washer jet not working
    • NotePlastic covering both outer sill panels

  23. Pass43,830 miles (+4,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    674310608247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass39,350 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    661032897112
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass33,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    532155596124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,406 miles (+4,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    581254896196
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass28,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    621670205234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 OAN

Does Y287 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y287 OAN is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y287 OAN?
The MOT on Y287 OAN is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y287 OAN done?
Y287 OAN was recorded at 126,067 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has Y287 OAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 OAN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y287 OAN 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 OAN find?
Y287 OAN passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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