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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y874 YYXMOT history

Y874 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 168,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

Y874 YYX 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,948 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 YYX was last recorded at 168,948 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,287 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,661 miles
Average per year
5,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,948 miles
  • 2025 – 162,287 miles
  • 2024 – 153,778 miles
  • 2023 – 149,956 miles
  • 2022 – 146,502 miles
  • 2021 – 142,447 miles
  • 2020 – 137,665 miles
  • 2019 – 132,139 miles
  • 2018 – 126,334 miles
  • 2017 – 120,898 miles
  • 2016 – 114,399 miles
  • 2015 – 108,659 miles
  • 2014 – 97,437 miles
  • 2013 – 85,741 miles
  • 2012 – 78,519 miles
  • 2011 – 74,274 miles
  • 2010 – 69,885 miles
  • 2009 – 66,006 miles
  • 2008 – 61,618 miles
  • 2007 – 57,442 miles
  • 2006 – 53,175 miles
  • 2005 – 49,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,948 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Hand brake travel long

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear jacking points corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,948 miles (+6,661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,948 miles
    Test number
    895994973841
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,287 miles (+8,509)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,287 miles
    Test number
    555547572328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,778 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,778 miles
    Test number
    283143661943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded

  4. Fail153,778 miles (+103)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,778 miles
    Test number
    235574747437
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded

  5. Fail153,675 miles (+3,719)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,675 miles
    Test number
    386533795663
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded

  6. Pass149,956 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,956 miles
    Test number
    150907870045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end (tie rod) slight play

  7. Fail149,954 miles (+3,452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,954 miles
    Test number
    480584896558
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end (tie rod) slight play

  8. Pass146,502 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,502 miles
    Test number
    108980338729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  9. Fail146,500 miles (+4,053)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,500 miles
    Test number
    129015901422
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long

  10. Pass142,447 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    718009441033
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long

  11. Fail142,446 miles (+4,781)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    403143931974
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel long

  12. Pass137,665 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    716664476166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar links slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes craking
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  13. Fail137,662 miles (+5,523)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,662 miles
    Test number
    686316638924
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll bar links slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes craking
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  14. Pass132,139 miles (+5,805)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    968708879624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror loose

  15. Pass126,334 miles (+5,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,334 miles
    Test number
    656652527745
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass120,898 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,898 miles
    Test number
    144861318538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,896 miles (+6,497)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    848131073496
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass114,399 miles (+5,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    632827756158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass108,659 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    392855919597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,658 miles (+11,221)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    621648223192
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking hose/caliper connection (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit of wear (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,437 miles (+11,696)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,437 miles
    Test number
    736643354250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall cut

  22. Pass85,741 miles (+7,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    649294453240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass78,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    985392042239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,519 miles (+4,245)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    279752042279
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass74,274 miles (+4,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,274 miles
    Test number
    605745941290
    • NoteN/s front tyre wall damaged.

  26. Pass69,885 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    351276250421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    981930859291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,006 miles (+4,388)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    984080859209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass61,618 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    332934608244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,611 miles (+4,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    513643708209
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass57,442 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,442 miles
    Test number
    380511827414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail57,430 miles (+4,255)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,430 miles
    Test number
    720650527204
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn and cut.

  33. Pass53,175 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    333013006209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass49,288 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    601644405279
    • NoteFront pads low would advise changing discs at same time.
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

Questions about Y874 YYX

Does Y874 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y874 YYX is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y874 YYX?
The MOT on Y874 YYX is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y874 YYX done?
Y874 YYX was recorded at 168,948 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,631 miles a year.
Has Y874 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 YYX has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y874 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 Y874 YYX find?
Y874 YYX passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive.

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