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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y868 PLAMOT history

Y868 PLA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

Y868 PLA 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,890 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y868 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y868 PLA was last recorded at 103,890 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 9,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,886 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,004 miles
Average per year
3,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,890 miles
  • 2025 – 94,886 miles
  • 2024 – 85,688 miles
  • 2023 – 75,397 miles
  • 2022 – 70,671 miles
  • 2021 – 68,171 miles
  • 2020 – 65,425 miles
  • 2019 – 64,234 miles
  • 2018 – 62,722 miles
  • 2017 – 61,879 miles
  • 2016 – 61,399 miles
  • 2015 – 60,680 miles
  • 2014 – 59,228 miles
  • 2013 – 55,901 miles
  • 2012 – 53,573 miles
  • 2011 – 51,685 miles
  • 2010 – 50,461 miles
  • 2009 – 48,672 miles
  • 2008 – 46,744 miles
  • 2007 – 43,492 miles
  • 2006 – 40,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,890 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (near fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,890 miles (+9,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    704553889180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (near fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass94,886 miles (+9,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    465578268559
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    376812719871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,688 miles (+10,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    177323046117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,397 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    329236640362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,671 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    183586604083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,171 miles (+2,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    186393601720
    • AdvisoryAmber oil warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass65,425 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,425 miles
    Test number
    571522406040
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,234 miles (+1,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    862676090035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass62,722 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,722 miles
    Test number
    168841908748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,879 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    452499696066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,399 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,399 miles
    Test number
    318627290073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,680 miles (+1,452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,680 miles
    Test number
    446109545075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,228 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,228 miles
    Test number
    139089744414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,901 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    327670753088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,573 miles (+1,888)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    188408252433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight bulge on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

  17. Pass51,685 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,685 miles
    Test number
    165884851420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,461 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,461 miles
    Test number
    453249240094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    931788259028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,672 miles (+1,928)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,672 miles
    Test number
    674198059003
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail46,744 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    103970768025
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass46,744 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,744 miles
    Test number
    160740568421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    270231757097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,492 miles (+3,119)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    883751257059
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass40,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    783702356083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y868 PLA

Does Y868 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y868 PLA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y868 PLA?
The MOT on Y868 PLA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y868 PLA done?
Y868 PLA was recorded at 103,890 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,153 miles a year.
Has Y868 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y868 PLA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y868 PLA 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 PLA find?
Y868 PLA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (near fuel tank); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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