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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y873 MDYMOT history

Y873 MDY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2023.

Y873 MDY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2024
Mileage
144,465 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 MDY was last recorded at 144,465 miles on 29 Jun 2023, 7,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,898 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7,567 miles
Average per year
5,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,465 miles
  • 2022 – 136,898 miles
  • 2021 – 132,700 miles
  • 2020 – 127,066 miles
  • 2019 – 122,244 miles
  • 2018 – 120,233 miles
  • 2017 – 117,618 miles
  • 2016 – 114,178 miles
  • 2015 – 112,430 miles
  • 2013 – 108,011 miles
  • 2012 – 95,691 miles
  • 2011 – 86,744 miles
  • 2010 – 77,867 miles
  • 2009 – 70,900 miles
  • 2008 – 66,760 miles
  • 2007 – 58,736 miles
  • 2006 – 49,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,465 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor has slight corrosion.
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston rod corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has slight corrosion.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber piston rod 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,465 miles (+7,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    144,465 miles
    Test number
    900082980550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber piston rod corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor has slight corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber piston rod corroded.

  2. Pass136,898 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,898 miles
    Test number
    818098504461
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,700 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,700 miles
    Test number
    555240325751
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass127,066 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,066 miles
    Test number
    501037410829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,014 miles (+28)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,014 miles
    Test number
    620828534550
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,986 miles (+4,742)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,986 miles
    Test number
    927660696005
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass122,244 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,244 miles
    Test number
    307979966280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floor pans corroded close to excessive

  8. Fail122,243 miles (+2,010)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,243 miles
    Test number
    382068497591
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear floor pans corroded close to excessive

  9. Pass120,233 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    672110523375
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail120,233 miles (+2,615)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    137111223373
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass117,618 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,618 miles
    Test number
    358947730024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail117,607 miles (+3,429)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,607 miles
    Test number
    841020927445
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,178 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,178 miles
    Test number
    432352765935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,174 miles (+1,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    386157979382
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass112,430 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    147880145466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,426 miles (+4,415)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,426 miles
    Test number
    758973935019
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass108,011 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    749840953371
    • 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)
    • NoteDamage nsf tyre outer sidewall

  18. Fail108,011 miles (+12,320)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    465550653441
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • NoteDamage nsf tyre outer sidewall

  19. Pass95,691 miles (+8,947)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,691 miles
    Test number
    255319142273
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut on inner side wall

  20. Pass86,744 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    676482341230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,724 miles (+8,857)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    308487631495
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass77,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    794616540257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,867 miles (+6,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    263075240256
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass70,900 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,900 miles
    Test number
    862954749260
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass66,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,760 miles
    Test number
    314289348462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,752 miles (+8,016)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    374879148436
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion formiing on offside rear metal brake pipe to rubber hose

  27. Pass58,736 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    624150227221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    433353766125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 MDY

Does Y873 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 MDY expired on 28 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 MDY?
The MOT on Y873 MDY expired on 28 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 MDY done?
Y873 MDY was recorded at 144,465 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2023, an average of 5,587 miles a year.
Has Y873 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 MDY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on Y873 MDY 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 Y873 MDY find?
Y873 MDY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear floor has slight corrosion.; nearside rear shock absorber piston rod corroded., and 3 more.

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