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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,951 cc

Y872 TBKMOT history

Y872 TBK is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 82,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

Y872 TBK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
82,790 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 TBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 TBK was last recorded at 82,790 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 3,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,499 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,291 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,790 miles
  • 2022 – 79,499 miles
  • 2021 – 75,982 miles
  • 2020 – 73,987 miles
  • 2019 – 67,595 miles
  • 2018 – 61,658 miles
  • 2017 – 56,420 miles
  • 2016 – 50,679 miles
  • 2015 – 45,431 miles
  • 2014 – 40,131 miles
  • 2013 – 34,850 miles
  • 2012 – 27,781 miles
  • 2011 – 19,683 miles
  • 2010 – 14,624 miles
  • 2009 – 12,274 miles
  • 2008 – 11,144 miles
  • 2007 – 10,009 miles
  • 2006 – 8,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,790 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a&b (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear o/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear of n/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,790 miles (+3,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    200196617518
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a&b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear o/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear of n/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted over n/side and o/side outer sills

  2. Pass79,499 miles (+3,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,499 miles
    Test number
    758034084308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,982 miles (+1,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    955315649119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,987 miles (+6,392)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    754309969552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  5. Pass67,595 miles (+5,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    266111900352
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  6. Pass61,658 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,658 miles
    Test number
    458958144554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  7. Fail61,656 miles (+5,236)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    178516561082
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Lamp illuminates with fog lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  8. Pass56,420 miles (+5,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,420 miles
    Test number
    338153323175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Lower outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass50,679 miles (+5,248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    424994313809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake disc slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim covering outer sills / engine & body undertrays
    • AdvisorySlight movement n/s/f lower ball joint

  10. Pass45,431 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    765531075032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass40,131 miles (+5,281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,131 miles
    Test number
    368896874094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  12. Pass34,850 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    749394283061
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail34,850 miles (+7,069)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    405530283066
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass27,781 miles (+8,098)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    698352682016
    • NoteAll tyres are starting to crack and perish on their outer edges.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a nail in its tread.

  15. Pass19,683 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    577352581043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,624 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,624 miles
    Test number
    594909570059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,274 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    12,274 miles
    Test number
    132886589455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,144 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    11,144 miles
    Test number
    864810088025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,009 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,009 miles
    Test number
    333396287086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,654 miles
    Test number
    574816486061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 TBK

Does Y872 TBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 TBK expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 TBK?
The MOT on Y872 TBK expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 TBK done?
Y872 TBK was recorded at 82,790 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has Y872 TBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 TBK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y872 TBK 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 TBK find?
Y872 TBK passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a&b; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear o/side front to rear metal brake pipe; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear of n/side front to rear metal brake pipe, and 1 more.

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