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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y311 SVRMOT history

Y311 SVR is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 97,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y311 SVR blue 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,683 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 SVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 SVR was last recorded at 97,683 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,297 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,386 miles
Average per year
4,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,683 miles
  • 2025 – 92,297 miles
  • 2024 – 84,905 miles
  • 2023 – 80,138 miles
  • 2022 – 74,227 miles
  • 2021 – 71,657 miles
  • 2020 – 69,636 miles
  • 2019 – 65,008 miles
  • 2018 – 57,498 miles
  • 2017 – 52,510 miles
  • 2016 – 47,715 miles
  • 2015 – 42,106 miles
  • 2014 – 34,183 miles
  • 2013 – 26,537 miles
  • 2012 – 18,653 miles
  • 2011 – 12,167 miles
  • 2010 – 10,721 miles
  • 2009 – 10,249 miles
  • 2008 – 9,649 miles
  • 2007 – 5,805 miles
  • 2006 – 3,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,683 miles (+5,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,683 miles
    Test number
    975877387180
    • 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))
  2. Pass92,297 miles (+7,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,297 miles
    Test number
    963861604067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass84,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    120430899970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail84,905 miles (+4,767)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    308730923508
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass80,138 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,138 miles
    Test number
    201119728098
    • 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. Pass74,227 miles (+2,570)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,227 miles
    Test number
    939992170047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass71,657 miles (+2,021)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    667929813988
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass69,636 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    494654383057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail69,619 miles (+4,611)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    273862112149
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass65,008 miles (+7,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    301140839643
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass57,498 miles (+4,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    524279398863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass52,510 miles (+4,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    261169432408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass47,715 miles (+5,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    135235578926
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers worn
  14. Pass42,106 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    169318745044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  15. Fail42,101 miles (+7,918)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,101 miles
    Test number
    906307445057
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre side wall worn
  16. Pass34,183 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    128641024417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,181 miles (+7,644)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,181 miles
    Test number
    718567914000
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass26,537 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,537 miles
    Test number
    636604603082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,653 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    155926822420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass12,167 miles (+1,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    12,167 miles
    Test number
    667184521033
    • NoteSlightly lower effort to offside parking brake
  21. Pass10,721 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,721 miles
    Test number
    871911620045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,249 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,249 miles
    Test number
    413141829005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,649 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,649 miles
    Test number
    962641928018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,805 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    5,805 miles
    Test number
    482612927036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail5,803 miles (+2,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,803 miles
    Test number
    832069517012
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  26. Pass3,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    3,642 miles
    Test number
    932273226095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 SVR

Does Y311 SVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 SVR is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y311 SVR?
The MOT on Y311 SVR is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y311 SVR done?
Y311 SVR was recorded at 97,683 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 4,681 miles a year.
Has Y311 SVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 SVR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y311 SVR 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 Y311 SVR find?
Y311 SVR passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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