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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y2 NKYMOT history

Y2 NKY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

Y2 NKY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,657 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 NKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 NKY was last recorded at 86,657 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,644 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,657 miles
  • 2025 – 84,829 miles
  • 2024 – 83,114 miles
  • 2023 – 81,437 miles
  • 2022 – 79,786 miles
  • 2021 – 78,276 miles
  • 2020 – 77,218 miles
  • 2019 – 75,418 miles
  • 2018 – 72,599 miles
  • 2017 – 66,853 miles
  • 2016 – 60,228 miles
  • 2015 – 55,356 miles
  • 2014 – 53,255 miles
  • 2013 – 50,249 miles
  • 2012 – 46,784 miles
  • 2011 – 43,214 miles
  • 2010 – 38,947 miles
  • 2009 – 36,612 miles
  • 2007 – 31,980 miles
  • 2006 – 29,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,657 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes along fuel tank have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,657 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,657 miles
    Test number
    323476522675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes along fuel tank have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,644 miles (+1,815)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    789989356486
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,829 miles (+1,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    715879272017
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm Bushes perished

  4. Pass83,114 miles (+1,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    502161753198
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,437 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    352705634001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail81,427 miles (+1,641)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,427 miles
    Test number
    656678364849
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    745138985501
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,786 miles (+1,510)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    999732148275
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,276 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,276 miles
    Test number
    425930568831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    926810510093
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,218 miles (+1,800)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    637474000319
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,418 miles (+2,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,418 miles
    Test number
    130555255559
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    213576652908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,599 miles (+5,746)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    483561272026
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass66,853 miles (+6,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    204071162467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,228 miles (+4,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,228 miles
    Test number
    807907481754
    • 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)

  17. Pass55,356 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,356 miles
    Test number
    976217025144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,255 miles (+3,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,255 miles
    Test number
    246890534100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass50,249 miles (+3,465)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    326099923124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass46,784 miles (+3,570)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,784 miles
    Test number
    475399622137
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass43,214 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    267993021164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,947 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,947 miles
    Test number
    674310290099
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass36,612 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    440607959064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,980 miles (+2,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    861481297271
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass29,311 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,311 miles
    Test number
    380986876247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y2 NKY

Does Y2 NKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 NKY is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 NKY?
The MOT on Y2 NKY is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 NKY done?
Y2 NKY was recorded at 86,657 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,877 miles a year.
Has Y2 NKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 NKY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 NKY 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 Y2 NKY find?
Y2 NKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes along fuel tank have slight corrosion; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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