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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y873 PLAMOT history

Y873 PLA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

Y873 PLA 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,443 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 PLA was last recorded at 113,443 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2020: 111,608 miles, lower than 112,323 miles on 3 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,996 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
447 miles
Average per year
3,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,443 miles
  • 2024 – 112,996 miles
  • 2023 – 112,790 miles
  • 2022 – 112,530 miles
  • 2021 – 112,275 miles
  • 2020 – 111,608 miles
  • 2019 – 112,323 miles
  • 2018 – 110,690 miles
  • 2016 – 109,362 miles
  • 2015 – 106,981 miles
  • 2014 – 105,779 miles
  • 2013 – 104,278 miles
  • 2012 – 102,970 miles
  • 2011 – 95,989 miles
  • 2010 – 85,507 miles
  • 2009 – 77,470 miles
  • 2008 – 66,993 miles
  • 2007 – 56,315 miles
  • 2006 – 46,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,443 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    774000200675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,996 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    777753507136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    851427227635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,790 miles (+260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    488813871321
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass112,530 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,530 miles
    Test number
    743556438656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,275 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,275 miles
    Test number
    893979136830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,608 miles (-715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    175213870169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass112,323 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,323 miles
    Test number
    411322207019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    456050269180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    596652188181
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    690792498402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,362 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,362 miles
    Test number
    630263024725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,359 miles (+2,378)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,359 miles
    Test number
    648985892197
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass106,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    660249895670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail106,980 miles (+1,201)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    524700280734
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass105,779 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    419504104398
    • NoteN/s front tyre small cut sidewall
    • NoteO/s front tyre small cut outter sidewall

  17. Fail105,778 miles (+1,500)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,778 miles
    Test number
    618202104314
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre small cut sidewall
    • NoteO/s front tyre small cut outter sidewall

  18. Pass104,278 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,278 miles
    Test number
    376399143146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,267 miles (+1,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    255467943445
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass102,970 miles (+6,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,970 miles
    Test number
    566656642189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass95,989 miles (+10,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,989 miles
    Test number
    958640291073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass85,507 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,507 miles
    Test number
    894373290003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass77,470 miles (+10,477)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    330821399055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,993 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,993 miles
    Test number
    154892498075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,315 miles (+9,910)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,315 miles
    Test number
    572428437075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,405 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    114680246484
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass46,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    954690046083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 PLA

Does Y873 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y873 PLA is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y873 PLA?
The MOT on Y873 PLA is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y873 PLA done?
Y873 PLA was recorded at 113,443 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 3,403 miles a year.
Has Y873 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 PLA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y873 PLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y873 PLA find?
Y873 PLA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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