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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y877 JARMOT history

Y877 JAR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

Y877 JAR black 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 Dec 2024
Mileage
113,148 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 JAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 JAR was last recorded at 113,148 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,464 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,684 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,148 miles
  • 2022 – 110,464 miles
  • 2021 – 108,111 miles
  • 2020 – 105,520 miles
  • 2019 – 102,005 miles
  • 2018 – 99,109 miles
  • 2017 – 96,345 miles
  • 2016 – 95,000 miles
  • 2015 – 90,714 miles
  • 2014 – 85,001 miles
  • 2013 – 80,568 miles
  • 2012 – 72,218 miles
  • 2011 – 66,625 miles
  • 2010 – 61,888 miles
  • 2009 – 51,243 miles
  • 2007 – 42,555 miles
  • 2006 – 33,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,148 miles
    Test number
    781424158297
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail113,146 miles (+2,682)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,146 miles
    Test number
    446129398655
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass110,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,464 miles
    Test number
    483111012461
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,461 miles (+2,350)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    164234528012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass108,111 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    469084172971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail108,111 miles (+2,591)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    909075781637
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,520 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,520 miles
    Test number
    674863129547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,005 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,005 miles
    Test number
    427398358791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,109 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,109 miles
    Test number
    350673080068
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass96,345 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    450758817856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,000 miles (+4,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    284034735947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass90,714 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    719658895046
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  13. Fail90,714 miles (+5,713)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,714 miles
    Test number
    418760295099
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteHandbrake needs adjusting

  14. Pass85,001 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,001 miles
    Test number
    855009414181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass80,568 miles (+8,350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    995715113160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,218 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    907399502169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,625 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    858829211163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,888 miles (+10,645)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    743653010146
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass51,243 miles (+8,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    811440629104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,555 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    351197637190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail42,555 miles (+9,297)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    850217737107
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    870791716167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y877 JAR

Does Y877 JAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 JAR expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 JAR?
The MOT on Y877 JAR expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 JAR done?
Y877 JAR was recorded at 113,148 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has Y877 JAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 JAR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y877 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 Y877 JAR find?
Y877 JAR passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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