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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y876 JARMOT history

Y876 JAR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

Y876 JAR 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 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
66,868 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 JAR
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y876 JAR was last recorded at 66,868 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,685 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,868 miles
  • 2023 – 57,768 miles
  • 2022 – 55,313 miles
  • 2021 – 52,716 miles
  • 2020 – 50,973 miles
  • 2019 – 48,453 miles
  • 2018 – 46,226 miles
  • 2017 – 44,306 miles
  • 2016 – 42,165 miles
  • 2015 – 40,058 miles
  • 2014 – 37,929 miles
  • 2013 – 35,687 miles
  • 2012 – 33,229 miles
  • 2011 – 29,865 miles
  • 2010 – 26,328 miles
  • 2009 – 23,300 miles
  • 2008 – 20,755 miles
  • 2007 – 18,354 miles
  • 2006 – 16,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,868 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,868 miles (+183)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,868 miles
    Test number
    112643963670
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail66,685 miles (+8,917)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    605278298498
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass57,768 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    868710111669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,313 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,313 miles
    Test number
    238837290053
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass52,716 miles (+1,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,716 miles
    Test number
    314196377072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass50,973 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    408234327470
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail50,929 miles (+2,476)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,929 miles
    Test number
    361469432927
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides of vehicle (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,453 miles (+30)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,453 miles
    Test number
    216867155296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail48,423 miles (+2,197)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,423 miles
    Test number
    312831967130
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass46,226 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,226 miles
    Test number
    258425188928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Fail46,225 miles (+1,919)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,225 miles
    Test number
    914324620236
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres side wall perished
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass44,306 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    202291302843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre side wall damaged
  13. Pass42,165 miles (+2,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    318581198888
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass40,058 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,058 miles
    Test number
    439350275086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,929 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,929 miles
    Test number
    879017464077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,687 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,687 miles
    Test number
    345530173058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,229 miles (+3,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    507442672041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass29,865 miles (+3,537)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,865 miles
    Test number
    806773071023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance reading lower than nearside (did not lock wheel)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, tread depth on inner part of tread near limit.
  19. Pass26,328 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    474404870044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,300 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,300 miles
    Test number
    600852679010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,755 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,755 miles
    Test number
    242670878051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,354 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    463364177081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,438 miles
    Test number
    194546376481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about Y876 JAR

Does Y876 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 JAR expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 JAR?
The MOT on Y876 JAR expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 JAR done?
Y876 JAR was recorded at 66,868 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
Has Y876 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 JAR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y876 JAR 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 Y876 JAR find?
Y876 JAR passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear, and 2 more.

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