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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y872 PCBMOT history

Y872 PCB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

Y872 PCB 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
127,439 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 PCB
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 PCB was last recorded at 127,439 miles on 7 May 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,254 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,439 miles
  • 2025 – 127,254 miles
  • 2024 – 126,999 miles
  • 2022 – 126,243 miles
  • 2021 – 124,978 miles
  • 2020 – 122,432 miles
  • 2019 – 117,666 miles
  • 2018 – 112,150 miles
  • 2017 – 107,334 miles
  • 2016 – 102,519 miles
  • 2015 – 99,004 miles
  • 2014 – 96,022 miles
  • 2013 – 93,668 miles
  • 2012 – 91,501 miles
  • 2011 – 87,650 miles
  • 2010 – 85,472 miles
  • 2009 – 81,835 miles
  • 2008 – 77,964 miles
  • 2007 – 73,175 miles
  • 2006 – 58,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,439 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll four jacking points corroded

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,439 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,439 miles
    Test number
    850460014299
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points corroded

  2. Pass127,254 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    685278181657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides , at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail127,254 miles (+255)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,254 miles
    Test number
    947907404260
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake effort VERY LOW
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides , at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass126,999 miles (+756)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    589924489093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel at jacking point both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass126,243 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    101510969220
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail126,243 miles (+183)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    662318880273
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail126,060 miles (+1,082)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,060 miles
    Test number
    727980371019
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts, marked yellow (255/35/18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll jacking points starting to corrode. Difficult to assess due to undertrays in the way
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discolouring
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    897435073372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,978 miles (+2,546)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    157499370232
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass122,432 miles (+4,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,432 miles
    Test number
    890307137697
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,666 miles
    Test number
    974079473321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,666 miles (+5,516)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,666 miles
    Test number
    241279454662
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass112,150 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    714715302602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,334 miles (+4,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    289248063420
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,519 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    305139418020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,004 miles (+2,982)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,004 miles
    Test number
    196799395176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass96,022 miles (+2,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,022 miles
    Test number
    317939904203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,668 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,668 miles
    Test number
    689117283171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,501 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    716033802260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,393 miles (+3,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    319729482137
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass87,650 miles (+2,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    637703981150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail85,472 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    294738490420
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass85,472 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,472 miles
    Test number
    300988490166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,835 miles (+3,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    252349699496
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass77,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    470201408262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,964 miles (+4,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,964 miles
    Test number
    894751708245
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass73,175 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    254056107260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  28. Fail73,175 miles (+15,114)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    150255807274
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  29. Pass58,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    783785196127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail58,061 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,061 miles
    Test number
    623492896146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y872 PCB

Does Y872 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 PCB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 PCB?
The MOT on Y872 PCB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 PCB done?
Y872 PCB was recorded at 127,439 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has Y872 PCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 PCB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 PCB 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 Y872 PCB find?
Y872 PCB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; all four jacking points corroded.

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