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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y874 STFMOT history

Y874 STF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

Y874 STF 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 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
192,945 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 STF
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
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 STF was last recorded at 192,945 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 10,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,044 miles · 24 May 2017
Between the last two tests
10,901 miles
Average per year
6,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,945 miles
  • 2017 – 182,044 miles
  • 2016 – 177,922 miles
  • 2014 – 168,132 miles
  • 2013 – 155,558 miles
  • 2012 – 149,665 miles
  • 2011 – 141,657 miles
  • 2010 – 132,800 miles
  • 2009 – 121,277 miles
  • 2008 – 108,098 miles
  • 2007 – 97,477 miles
  • 2005 – 73,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,945 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,945 miles (+10,901)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,945 miles
    Test number
    885452142445
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

  2. Pass182,044 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    182,044 miles
    Test number
    267571330233
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass177,922 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    177,922 miles
    Test number
    534485770850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    485634504357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,132 miles (+5,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,132 miles
    Test number
    358364304390
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass162,237 miles (+6,679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    162,237 miles
    Test number
    796301034010
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass155,558 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    155,558 miles
    Test number
    989028323000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail155,538 miles (+5,873)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,538 miles
    Test number
    327934823021
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass149,665 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    158569212483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail149,659 miles (+8,002)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,659 miles
    Test number
    987268812005
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass141,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    141,657 miles
    Test number
    175015821473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail141,657 miles (+8,857)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,657 miles
    Test number
    829135221029
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass132,800 miles (+11,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    132,800 miles
    Test number
    520496820033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail121,277 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,277 miles
    Test number
    370793929012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass121,277 miles (+13,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    121,277 miles
    Test number
    810683129000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,098 miles (+10,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    620777818060
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass97,477 miles (+24,243)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    572894207022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    724836195177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,234 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,234 miles
    Test number
    320686095111
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about Y874 STF

Does Y874 STF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y874 STF expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y874 STF?
The MOT on Y874 STF expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y874 STF done?
Y874 STF was recorded at 192,945 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 6,096 miles a year.
Has Y874 STF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 STF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on Y874 STF 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 Y874 STF find?
Y874 STF passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear standard fitment seat belt missing; nearside rear standard fitment seat belt missing; offside rear standard fitment seat belt missing.

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