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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y868 LCDMOT history

Y868 LCD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y868 LCD 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 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,644 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 LCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 LCD was last recorded at 53,644 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,494 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,150 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,644 miles
  • 2025 – 51,494 miles
  • 2024 – 50,542 miles
  • 2023 – 49,354 miles
  • 2022 – 47,281 miles
  • 2021 – 46,288 miles
  • 2020 – 45,552 miles
  • 2019 – 44,861 miles
  • 2018 – 43,314 miles
  • 2017 – 42,260 miles
  • 2016 – 41,401 miles
  • 2015 – 40,323 miles
  • 2014 – 38,476 miles
  • 2013 – 36,805 miles
  • 2012 – 34,900 miles
  • 2011 – 33,959 miles
  • 2010 – 32,000 miles
  • 2009 – 28,835 miles
  • 2008 – 26,663 miles
  • 2007 – 23,363 miles
  • 2006 – 20,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,644 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,644 miles (+2,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    416012849621
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass51,494 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    51,494 miles
    Test number
    195879309106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass50,542 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    50,542 miles
    Test number
    694141318177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,354 miles (+2,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    411415744984
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass47,281 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,281 miles
    Test number
    919186828462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,288 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,288 miles
    Test number
    485461128481
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid getting dark

  7. Pass45,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,552 miles
    Test number
    232381118155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,551 miles (+690)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,551 miles
    Test number
    542236620505
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    934326019348
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail44,861 miles (+1,547)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    252039265262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass43,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    666140069844
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail43,314 miles (+1,054)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    950664338978
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    221099403112
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail42,260 miles (+859)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,260 miles
    Test number
    370637914460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass41,401 miles (+1,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    136337329915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass40,323 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    869838095121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,476 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    556962304211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass36,805 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,805 miles
    Test number
    475990013233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,900 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    239656022278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,959 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    689811321210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,000 miles (+3,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    103469900215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass28,835 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,835 miles
    Test number
    884641829123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,663 miles (+3,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,663 miles
    Test number
    804213128153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass23,363 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,363 miles
    Test number
    770287817182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    283744396000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 LCD

Does Y868 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 LCD is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y868 LCD?
The MOT on Y868 LCD is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y868 LCD done?
Y868 LCD was recorded at 53,644 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has Y868 LCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 LCD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y868 LCD 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 Y868 LCD find?
Y868 LCD passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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