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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

Y878 NMRMOT history

Y878 NMR is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 164,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2022.

Y878 NMR 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 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
164,771 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 NMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 NMR was last recorded at 164,771 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 8,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,013 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,758 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,771 miles
  • 2021 – 156,013 miles
  • 2020 – 149,418 miles
  • 2019 – 144,832 miles
  • 2018 – 132,220 miles
  • 2017 – 131,379 miles
  • 2016 – 126,692 miles
  • 2015 – 120,643 miles
  • 2014 – 114,135 miles
  • 2013 – 108,495 miles
  • 2012 – 101,380 miles
  • 2011 – 94,549 miles
  • 2010 – 91,566 miles
  • 2009 – 87,681 miles
  • 2008 – 82,923 miles
  • 2007 – 77,806 miles
  • 2006 – 69,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,771 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front suspected fan clutch fault advise further inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Drivers floor mat removed prior to test, (obstructing drivers foot controls)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,771 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    164,771 miles
    Test number
    411399975099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,013 miles (+46)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    600342612312
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated with no obvious fault
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspected fan clutch fault advise further inspection.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor mat removed prior to test, (obstructing drivers foot controls)
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion to suspension and braking components

  3. Fail155,967 miles (+6,549)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,967 miles
    Test number
    240696829844
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Advise replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspected fan clutch fault advise further inspection.
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp displayed, (no fault with brake pads)
    • AdvisoryDrivers floor mat removed prior to test, (obstructing drivers foot controls)
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion to suspension and braking components

  4. Pass149,418 miles (+4,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,418 miles
    Test number
    377022374094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    143794352185
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar D-bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCheck oil light illuminated briefly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,832 miles (+12,612)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,832 miles
    Test number
    796796783570
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti roll bar D-bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCheck oil light illuminated briefly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass132,220 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,220 miles
    Test number
    687429742427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,379 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    224901103002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,275 miles (+4,583)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,275 miles
    Test number
    907683707313
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass126,692 miles (+6,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    285382887124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass120,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,643 miles
    Test number
    975614215026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,643 miles (+6,508)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,643 miles
    Test number
    277924115068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass114,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,135 miles
    Test number
    819733264005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail114,135 miles (+5,640)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,135 miles
    Test number
    655682264077
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass108,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    566055773073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,492 miles (+7,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,492 miles
    Test number
    479415973085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass101,380 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,380 miles
    Test number
    537591382098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,549 miles (+2,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    477301581053
    • NoteBoth front support arm bushes have slight play

  19. Pass91,566 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    393758070004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,681 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    513099579031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,923 miles
    Test number
    641684568080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,923 miles (+5,117)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,923 miles
    Test number
    691704868047
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSupport arm bushes worn,resulting in slight movement.

  23. Pass77,806 miles (+8,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    233582487077
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,575 miles
    Test number
    993072576053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,566 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    803452676016
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y878 NMR

Does Y878 NMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 NMR expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 NMR?
The MOT on Y878 NMR expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 NMR done?
Y878 NMR was recorded at 164,771 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has Y878 NMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 NMR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y878 NMR 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 Y878 NMR find?
Y878 NMR passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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