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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y873 YYXMOT history

Y873 YYX is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

Y873 YYX green 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 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
190,506 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 YYX was last recorded at 190,506 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,502 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 190,506 miles
  • 2021 – 184,924 miles
  • 2020 – 177,562 miles
  • 2019 – 163,734 miles
  • 2018 – 149,206 miles
  • 2017 – 140,678 miles
  • 2016 – 137,550 miles
  • 2015 – 137,382 miles
  • 2014 – 133,352 miles
  • 2013 – 129,785 miles
  • 2012 – 120,669 miles
  • 2011 – 110,789 miles
  • 2010 – 96,956 miles
  • 2009 – 85,167 miles
  • 2007 – 69,834 miles
  • 2006 – 53,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,506 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEngine covers/vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R AND O/S/F sill is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both registration plate lens are missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,506 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,506 miles
    Test number
    360193548827
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail190,502 miles (+5,578)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,502 miles
    Test number
    337585364545
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively powere steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass184,924 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,924 miles
    Test number
    765017745633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,923 miles (+7,361)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,923 miles
    Test number
    346600484917
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,562 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,562 miles
    Test number
    580828739165
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R AND O/S/F sill is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lens are missing

  6. Fail177,558 miles (+13,824)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,558 miles
    Test number
    205860424610
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/R, O/S/R AND O/S/F sill is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration plate lens are missing

  7. Pass163,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,734 miles
    Test number
    175839625871
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f /n/s/r/o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail163,734 miles (+14,528)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,734 miles
    Test number
    613747543408
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f /n/s/r/o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet lever broken and under bonnet checks not done

  9. Pass149,206 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,206 miles
    Test number
    764202450758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail149,196 miles (+8,518)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,196 miles
    Test number
    719567506213
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass140,678 miles (+3,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,678 miles
    Test number
    641358333488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner side wall cut , no cords exposed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass137,550 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,550 miles
    Test number
    150044614438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,487 miles (+105)2 failures2 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    300858129064
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate water damaged - just acceptable
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under vehicle components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre bead and wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wishbone bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre wall split - no chords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wishbone bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak - power steering pump area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate lamp lenses missing
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel top bearing

  14. Pass137,382 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,382 miles
    Test number
    338800795050
    • NoteFront no plate in poor conditipon - recommend replacement
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pipe at pump

  15. Fail137,382 miles (+4,030)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,382 miles
    Test number
    977330895083
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront no plate in poor conditipon - recommend replacement
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded at unions
    • NoteSlight leak from power steering pipe at pump

  16. Pass133,352 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    675636764019
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass129,785 miles (+9,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,785 miles
    Test number
    819689173046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,669 miles (+9,880)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,669 miles
    Test number
    486636862043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to do full inspection due to covers

  19. Pass110,789 miles (+13,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    148484981454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,956 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    244445280032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass96,956 miles (+11,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    771435580060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail85,167 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,167 miles
    Test number
    134559689004
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass85,167 miles (+15,333)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,167 miles
    Test number
    160459889051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass69,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    451204237442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,834 miles (+15,931)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,834 miles
    Test number
    494700937418
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,903 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    203075426498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring

  27. Fail53,903 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    921115426144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate discolouring

Questions about Y873 YYX

Does Y873 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 YYX expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 YYX?
The MOT on Y873 YYX expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 YYX done?
Y873 YYX was recorded at 190,506 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 8,267 miles a year.
Has Y873 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 YYX has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y873 YYX 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 YYX find?
Y873 YYX passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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