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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y864 TBKMOT history

Y864 TBK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

Y864 TBK 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 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,599 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y864 TBK
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
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y864 TBK was last recorded at 178,599 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,370 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,229 miles
Average per year
7,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,599 miles
  • 2025 – 171,370 miles
  • 2024 – 164,790 miles
  • 2023 – 155,622 miles
  • 2022 – 148,137 miles
  • 2021 – 140,885 miles
  • 2020 – 133,174 miles
  • 2019 – 124,963 miles
  • 2018 – 124,890 miles
  • 2017 – 117,288 miles
  • 2016 – 109,621 miles
  • 2015 – 99,334 miles
  • 2014 – 88,186 miles
  • 2013 – 77,335 miles
  • 2012 – 70,377 miles
  • 2011 – 65,306 miles
  • 2010 – 61,026 miles
  • 2009 – 57,061 miles
  • 2008 – 50,460 miles
  • 2007 – 43,538 miles
  • 2006 – 36,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O/S/R ARM CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,599 miles (+7,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,599 miles
    Test number
    243392120624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,370 miles (+6,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,370 miles
    Test number
    364582915368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,790 miles (+9,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,790 miles
    Test number
    678998343818
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded.

  4. Pass155,622 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,622 miles
    Test number
    124710706532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail155,620 miles (+7,483)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,620 miles
    Test number
    642658262517
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,137 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    159937763716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,135 miles (+7,250)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,135 miles
    Test number
    606068276012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,885 miles (+7,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,885 miles
    Test number
    839449313363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,174 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,174 miles
    Test number
    125300422070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,963 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    614680268313
    • AdvisoryO/S/R ARM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

  11. Fail124,890 miles (+7,602)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    641662576537
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT D BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R ARM CORRODED
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

  12. Pass117,288 miles (+7,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    117,288 miles
    Test number
    271847113781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Indicator Slightly Faded
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Both Tyres Treads Low Inner Edges 225 50 16 92W Intertrac (1115
    • AdvisoryTested In Wet Conditions
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted & Outer Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

  13. Pass109,725 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    969580478246
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  14. Fail109,621 miles (+10,287)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,621 miles
    Test number
    737642389931
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  15. Pass99,334 miles (+11,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,334 miles
    Test number
    849570621598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,186 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    227008134335
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  17. Fail88,186 miles (+10,851)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    905288534303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  18. Pass77,335 miles (+6,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    188758333350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,377 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    396599942387
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail70,377 miles (+5,071)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    589569742346
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass65,306 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    388913251332
    • NoteDeterioration both rear brake pipes.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

  22. Fail65,306 miles (+4,280)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    946480551376
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration both rear brake pipes.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

  23. Pass61,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    452188850432
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroding

  24. Fail61,026 miles (+3,965)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    960646750380
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroding

  25. Pass57,061 miles (+6,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,061 miles
    Test number
    473583769424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass50,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    964442258305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,460 miles (+6,922)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    492041258382
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass43,538 miles (+7,530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,538 miles
    Test number
    471712057459
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

  29. Pass36,008 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,008 miles
    Test number
    944299036334
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing edges.

Questions about Y864 TBK

Does Y864 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y864 TBK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y864 TBK?
The MOT on Y864 TBK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y864 TBK done?
Y864 TBK was recorded at 178,599 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,425 miles a year.
Has Y864 TBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y864 TBK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y864 TBK 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 Y864 TBK find?
Y864 TBK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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