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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y869 KDFMOT history

Y869 KDF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

Y869 KDF 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,664 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 KDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 KDF was last recorded at 140,664 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,723 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,941 miles
Average per year
4,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,664 miles
  • 2025 – 138,723 miles
  • 2024 – 134,419 miles
  • 2023 – 132,014 miles
  • 2022 – 128,272 miles
  • 2020 – 120,759 miles
  • 2019 – 113,331 miles
  • 2018 – 108,121 miles
  • 2017 – 104,364 miles
  • 2016 – 98,934 miles
  • 2014 – 97,690 miles
  • 2013 – 94,775 miles
  • 2011 – 90,121 miles
  • 2010 – 80,875 miles
  • 2009 – 76,709 miles
  • 2008 – 73,886 miles
  • 2007 – 69,646 miles
  • 2006 – 53,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,664 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,664 miles (+1,941)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,664 miles
    Test number
    358508548051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass138,723 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,723 miles
    Test number
    261533094979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,419 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,419 miles
    Test number
    180770177275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,014 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    901972166542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,272 miles (+7,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,272 miles
    Test number
    944444052020
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,759 miles
    Test number
    550280643698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,758 miles (+7,427)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    722174426809
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass113,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    594362555158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail113,331 miles (+5,210)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,331 miles
    Test number
    110920249778
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass108,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    971949298536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch deteriorated

  11. Fail108,121 miles (+3,757)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    705844956871
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch deteriorated

  12. Pass104,364 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    680321574545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle cap is missing

  13. Fail104,364 miles (+5,430)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    516961680336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is worn badly on inside edge and outer sidewall is starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle cap is missing

  14. Pass98,934 miles (+1,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    239268959223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre showing signs of age

  15. Pass97,690 miles (+2,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,690 miles
    Test number
    606522994102
    • NoteHeavy side wall damage to nearside front tyre

  16. Fail94,775 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    549504343069
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass94,775 miles (+4,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    716324343063
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass90,121 miles (+2,017)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,121 miles
    Test number
    887149091249
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall
    • NoteDamge to nearside front tyre outer side wall
    • NoteDamge to offside rear tyre outer side wall

  19. Fail88,104 miles4 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    116004421160
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre side wall damage not showing cords
    • NoteNeraside rear outer tyre side wall damage not showing cords

  20. Pass88,104 miles (+7,229)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    358664221193
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre side wall damage not showing cords
    • NoteNeraside rear outer tyre side wall damage not showing cords

  21. Pass80,875 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    873309100104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,872 miles (+4,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    201786600404
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass76,709 miles (+2,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    524471729177
    • 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)

  24. Pass73,886 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    361063628188
    • 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)

  25. Fail73,638 miles (+3,992)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    800456008155
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  26. Pass69,646 miles (+16,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,646 miles
    Test number
    491680817105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass53,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    743796316129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 KDF

Does Y869 KDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y869 KDF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y869 KDF?
The MOT on Y869 KDF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y869 KDF done?
Y869 KDF was recorded at 140,664 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,376 miles a year.
Has Y869 KDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 KDF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y869 KDF 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 Y869 KDF find?
Y869 KDF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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