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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y871 EBAMOT history

Y871 EBA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

Y871 EBA 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,015 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 EBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 EBA was last recorded at 162,015 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,827 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
6,188 miles
Average per year
5,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,015 miles
  • 2024 – 155,827 miles
  • 2023 – 145,229 miles
  • 2022 – 139,858 miles
  • 2021 – 134,092 miles
  • 2019 – 124,584 miles
  • 2018 – 117,525 miles
  • 2017 – 109,772 miles
  • 2016 – 100,213 miles
  • 2015 – 91,764 miles
  • 2014 – 82,571 miles
  • 2013 – 73,583 miles
  • 2012 – 68,841 miles
  • 2011 – 64,509 miles
  • 2010 – 60,876 miles
  • 2009 – 56,956 miles
  • 2008 – 52,594 miles
  • 2007 – 47,460 miles
  • 2006 – 40,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,015 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage from boot.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r and o/s/r slightly noisy as rotated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at wheel slightly and at rack inner joints slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • N/s and o/s side skirts fitted slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point and rear suspension area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    715284598304
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,015 miles (+6,188)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,015 miles
    Test number
    914898606980
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,827 miles (+10,598)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,827 miles
    Test number
    526293447442
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,229 miles (+5,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,229 miles
    Test number
    181453508063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both os and ns (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel also in both inner rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking point areas slightly corroded

  5. Pass139,858 miles (+5,766)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    271482874173
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f greased. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage from boot. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r and o/s/r slightly noisy as rotated. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at wheel slightly and at rack inner joints slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires adjustment.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s side skirts fitted slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point and rear suspension area.

  6. Pass134,092 miles (+9,508)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    168352006904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack has slight seepage from boot. (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/r and o/s/r slightly noisy as rotated. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at wheel slightly and at rack inner joints slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s side skirts fitted slight corrosion around o/s/f jacking point and rear suspension area.

  7. Pass124,584 miles (+93)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,584 miles
    Test number
    841151068138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,491 miles (+6,966)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,491 miles
    Test number
    727100842265
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,525 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,525 miles
    Test number
    384734994436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,772 miles (+9,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    700007182346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes have been greased
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass100,213 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,213 miles
    Test number
    101973826696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,764 miles (+9,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,764 miles
    Test number
    216223645076
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,571 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    169602644459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,583 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,583 miles
    Test number
    909579243006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,841 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    789294342031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,509 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,509 miles
    Test number
    329996541039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,876 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    294298640095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,956 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,956 miles
    Test number
    371433749061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,594 miles (+5,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    962409748070
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass47,460 miles (+6,620)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    943357147049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,840 miles
    Test number
    454692466042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 EBA

Does Y871 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 EBA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y871 EBA?
The MOT on Y871 EBA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y871 EBA done?
Y871 EBA was recorded at 162,015 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,961 miles a year.
Has Y871 EBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 EBA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y871 EBA 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 Y871 EBA find?
Y871 EBA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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