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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y289 AYYMOT history

Y289 AYY is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

Y289 AYY red 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,428 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 AYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 AYY was last recorded at 105,428 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2011: 75,104 miles, lower than 116,106 miles on 22 Nov 2010.

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
105,425 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,428 miles
  • 2025 – 102,853 miles
  • 2024 – 102,360 miles
  • 2021 – 101,208 miles
  • 2020 – 101,205 miles
  • 2016 – 101,095 miles
  • 2015 – 97,690 miles
  • 2014 – 94,998 miles
  • 2013 – 91,339 miles
  • 2012 – 80,801 miles
  • 2011 – 75,104 miles
  • 2010 – 116,106 miles
  • 2009 – 92,402 miles
  • 2008 – 73,792 miles
  • 2007 – 59,897 miles
  • 2006 – 47,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,428 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,428 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    395890897709
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,425 miles (+2,572)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,425 miles
    Test number
    933529859685
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,853 miles (+493)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,853 miles
    Test number
    868743275521
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    669464124194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,360 miles (+1,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,360 miles
    Test number
    819549287485
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,208 miles
    Test number
    232925780161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,205 miles (+110)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,205 miles
    Test number
    298849757085
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,095 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    793065842640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,079 miles (+3,389)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    280266886187
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail97,690 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    335240695144
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass97,690 miles (+1,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    625930595154
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail96,435 miles (+1,437)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    609740425111
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass94,998 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,998 miles
    Test number
    465152674196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edges

  14. Fail94,998 miles (+3,659)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,998 miles
    Test number
    657421074130
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edges

  15. Pass91,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    988200343115
    • 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)

  16. Fail91,339 miles (+10,538)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    288710243447
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  17. Pass80,801 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,801 miles
    Test number
    286662942142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,104 miles (-41,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    909484341109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,106 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    164026420380
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteStone chip to screen

  20. Fail116,106 miles (+23,704)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    420612820320
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteStone chip to screen

  21. Pass92,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    392907729350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,402 miles (+18,610)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,402 miles
    Test number
    811377829385
    • FailureNearside Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass73,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    301352318387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail73,792 miles (+13,895)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,792 miles
    Test number
    520741018363
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass59,897 miles (+12,433)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,897 miles
    Test number
    233776817396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil light comes on

  26. Pass47,464 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    484466206354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about Y289 AYY

Does Y289 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 AYY is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 AYY?
The MOT on Y289 AYY is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 AYY done?
Y289 AYY was recorded at 105,428 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,939 miles a year.
Has Y289 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 AYY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y289 AYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y289 AYY find?
Y289 AYY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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