BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y866 DFSMOT history
Y866 DFS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 43,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 43,607 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y866 DFS
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y866 DFS was last recorded at 43,607 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,069 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 538 miles
- Average per year
- 1,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,607 miles
- 2025 – 43,069 miles
- 2024 – 42,586 miles
- 2023 – 42,189 miles
- 2022 – 41,932 miles
- 2021 – 41,625 miles
- 2020 – 41,426 miles
- 2019 – 40,960 miles
- 2018 – 40,294 miles
- 2017 – 39,760 miles
- 2016 – 39,224 miles
- 2015 – 38,677 miles
- 2014 – 37,996 miles
- 2013 – 37,031 miles
- 2012 – 36,222 miles
- 2011 – 33,077 miles
- 2010 – 30,634 miles
- 2009 – 28,950 miles
- 2008 – 27,199 miles
- 2007 – 25,185 miles
- 2006 – 22,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,607 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRigid brake pipes covered in greaseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Corrosion to underside suspension and brake components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front hub rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear hub rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,607 miles (+538)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 43,607 miles
- Test number
- 290636539649
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRigid brake pipes covered in grease
Pass43,069 miles (+483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 43,069 miles
- Test number
- 304589151770
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRigid brake pipes covered in grease
Pass42,586 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 42,586 miles
- Test number
- 713681268268
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,586 miles (+397)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,586 miles
- Test number
- 505019016704
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,189 miles (+257)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 42,189 miles
- Test number
- 396747314716
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside suspension and brake components
- AdvisoryManufacturer sill covers fitted
Pass41,932 miles (+307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 41,932 miles
- Test number
- 589118092795
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside suspension and brake components
Pass41,625 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 41,625 miles
- Test number
- 319905323898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber light corrosion to casing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber light corrosion to casing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel rusty
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes in vehicle covered in grease or other material
Fail41,625 miles (+199)4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,625 miles
- Test number
- 948507054781
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber light corrosion to casing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber light corrosion to casing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axel rusty
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes in vehicle covered in grease or other material
Pass41,426 miles (+466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 41,426 miles
- Test number
- 580812246763
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,960 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 40,960 miles
- Test number
- 681034338646
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Fail40,960 miles (+666)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,960 miles
- Test number
- 962230399104
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,294 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 40,294 miles
- Test number
- 190530280217
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been greased
Fail40,294 miles (+534)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,294 miles
- Test number
- 262987551692
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes have been greased
Pass39,760 miles (+536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,760 miles
- Test number
- 750335861464
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Pass39,224 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 39,224 miles
- Test number
- 692528975197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,677 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 38,677 miles
- Test number
- 658814355067
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail38,677 miles (+681)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,677 miles
- Test number
- 608834855092
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass37,996 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,996 miles
- Test number
- 109767154006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,031 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 37,031 miles
- Test number
- 269723153033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,222 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 36,222 miles
- Test number
- 579374352038
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
Fail36,222 miles (+3,145)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,222 miles
- Test number
- 799954852084
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
Pass33,077 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,077 miles
- Test number
- 209475951035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,634 miles (+1,684)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,634 miles
- Test number
- 542066850004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,950 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 28,950 miles
- Test number
- 381260259093
- NoteOSR tyre sidewalls damaged due to under inflation of tyres
Fail28,950 miles (+1,751)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,950 miles
- Test number
- 512380659001
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOSR tyre sidewalls damaged due to under inflation of tyres
Pass27,199 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 27,199 miles
- Test number
- 592363358055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,185 miles (+3,181)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 25,185 miles
- Test number
- 480803157000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 22,004 miles
- Test number
- 682034756085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y866 DFS
- Does Y866 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 DFS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y866 DFS?
- The MOT on Y866 DFS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y866 DFS done?
- Y866 DFS was recorded at 43,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,078 miles a year.
- Has Y866 DFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y866 DFS has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y866 DFS 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 Y866 DFS find?
- Y866 DFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rigid brake pipes covered in grease.
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