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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y866 HDYMOT history

Y866 HDY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y866 HDY silver 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,111 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y866 HDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y866 HDY was last recorded at 98,111 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,039 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,111 miles
  • 2025 – 80,906 miles
  • 2024 – 68,341 miles
  • 2023 – 56,669 miles
  • 2022 – 53,707 miles
  • 2021 – 51,874 miles
  • 2019 – 50,797 miles
  • 2018 – 50,260 miles
  • 2017 – 49,582 miles
  • 2016 – 48,562 miles
  • 2015 – 46,858 miles
  • 2014 – 45,429 miles
  • 2013 – 44,633 miles
  • 2012 – 42,749 miles
  • 2011 – 41,708 miles
  • 2010 – 40,127 miles
  • 2009 – 39,178 miles
  • 2008 – 37,334 miles
  • 2007 – 35,008 miles
  • 2006 – 32,280 miles
  • 2005 – 28,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,111 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,111 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,111 miles
    Test number
    266507507336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail98,039 miles (+17,133)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,039 miles
    Test number
    120197281308
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass80,906 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,906 miles
    Test number
    521107250041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail80,669 miles (+12,328)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    632389101588
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass68,341 miles (+11,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    652412450300
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass56,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    115196591895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,669 miles (+2,962)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    349959550993
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass53,707 miles (+1,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    427605777546
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,874 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,874 miles
    Test number
    313544498487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,418 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    101008827290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,293 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    518798002381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,797 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    607204858822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,260 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,260 miles
    Test number
    801112480115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass49,582 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    325005447341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,562 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,562 miles
    Test number
    750389262242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,858 miles (+1,429)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    369071635488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  17. Pass45,429 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    155480934238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  18. Fail45,429 miles (+796)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    368890434221
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  19. Pass44,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    346135533434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,633 miles (+1,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    337985433232
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  21. Pass42,749 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,749 miles
    Test number
    887896622239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,708 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,708 miles
    Test number
    387857821294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,127 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    963427440241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,178 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,178 miles
    Test number
    293249539235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,334 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,334 miles
    Test number
    802324428276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,008 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,008 miles
    Test number
    123589827236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,280 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    353685336213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,956 miles
    Test number
    874695435272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y866 HDY

Does Y866 HDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y866 HDY is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y866 HDY?
The MOT on Y866 HDY is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y866 HDY done?
Y866 HDY was recorded at 98,111 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has Y866 HDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y866 HDY has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y866 HDY 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 HDY find?
Y866 HDY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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