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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y863 HFCMOT history

Y863 HFC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y863 HFC 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,632 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y863 HFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y863 HFC was last recorded at 72,632 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,232 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
2,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,632 miles
  • 2024 – 72,232 miles
  • 2023 – 71,751 miles
  • 2022 – 70,021 miles
  • 2021 – 63,660 miles
  • 2020 – 61,523 miles
  • 2019 – 57,359 miles
  • 2013 – 56,039 miles
  • 2012 – 52,925 miles
  • 2011 – 50,333 miles
  • 2010 – 46,391 miles
  • 2009 – 37,574 miles
  • 2008 – 32,427 miles
  • 2007 – 28,730 miles
  • 2006 – 24,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn On Inner Edge 2.5mm 225/40/18 W (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,632 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    516972606044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn On Inner Edge 2.5mm 225/40/18 W (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,232 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    656089108005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,751 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    623452459235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail71,728 miles (+1,707)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    624040952626
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass70,021 miles (+6,361)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    785491125174
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs, heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering rack.
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre, heavily damaged on inner side wall.
    • AdvisoryNear side front wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded.

  6. Pass63,660 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,660 miles
    Test number
    163169120054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    400057551267
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view to some components

  8. Fail61,523 miles (+4,164)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    159518082706
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted restricting view to some components

  9. Pass57,359 miles (+1,320)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    426962187209
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,039 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,039 miles
    Test number
    706349583151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,925 miles (+2,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    915133702195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    637973501182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,333 miles (+3,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    697083801149
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail46,391 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    282975270473
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,391 miles (+8,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,391 miles
    Test number
    551995670135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    614100319193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,574 miles (+5,147)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    262520119460
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lens damaged

  18. Fail32,427 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    254919518172
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass32,427 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,427 miles
    Test number
    520649818108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,730 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,730 miles
    Test number
    963604217156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    983503526157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y863 HFC

Does Y863 HFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y863 HFC is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y863 HFC?
The MOT on Y863 HFC is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y863 HFC done?
Y863 HFC was recorded at 72,632 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,443 miles a year.
Has Y863 HFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y863 HFC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y863 HFC 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 Y863 HFC find?
Y863 HFC passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 2.5mm 225/40/18 w.

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