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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y879 NJOMOT history

Y879 NJO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

Y879 NJO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,006 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 NJO
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
7 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 NJO was last recorded at 142,006 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,708 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
5,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,006 miles
  • 2024 – 132,621 miles
  • 2023 – 124,786 miles
  • 2022 – 121,104 miles
  • 2021 – 113,072 miles
  • 2020 – 84,179 miles
  • 2019 – 74,246 miles
  • 2018 – 67,139 miles
  • 2017 – 64,919 miles
  • 2016 – 63,321 miles
  • 2015 – 61,661 miles
  • 2014 – 59,226 miles
  • 2013 – 57,351 miles
  • 2012 – 54,837 miles
  • 2011 – 52,358 miles
  • 2010 – 49,335 miles
  • 2009 – 46,275 miles
  • 2008 – 43,347 miles
  • 2006 – 38,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,006 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,006 miles (+298)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,006 miles
    Test number
    747143491152
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  2. Fail141,708 miles (+9,087)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,708 miles
    Test number
    332096704390
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass132,621 miles (+56)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,621 miles
    Test number
    604156240800
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,565 miles (+7,779)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,565 miles
    Test number
    708896487818
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,786 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,786 miles
    Test number
    794680182579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,104 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,104 miles
    Test number
    695484751384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,072 miles
    Test number
    314204747066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,072 miles (+12,618)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,072 miles
    Test number
    864079689683
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,454 miles (+70)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,454 miles
    Test number
    199170630844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail100,384 miles (+16,205)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,384 miles
    Test number
    338541458399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass84,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    303354336583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,179 miles (+9,933)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    130505016384
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass74,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    126144887317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail74,246 miles (+7,107)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    356801700206
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass67,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    626373815463
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail67,139 miles (+2,220)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,139 miles
    Test number
    591242046168
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass64,919 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    960983381629
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  18. Fail64,917 miles (+1,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    595937329996
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass63,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    650011673519
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail63,321 miles (+1,660)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    560327234671
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass61,661 miles (+2,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,661 miles
    Test number
    269293285053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass59,226 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    617113384033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,198 miles (+1,847)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,198 miles
    Test number
    176717474462
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass57,351 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    886789273022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,837 miles (+2,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,837 miles
    Test number
    196391282009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass52,358 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,358 miles
    Test number
    457334881092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,354 miles (+3,019)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    689953281034
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass49,335 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    424617870052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,331 miles (+3,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,331 miles
    Test number
    750456670064
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass46,275 miles (+2,928)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    624488369026
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

  31. Pass43,347 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    831975588031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass38,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,849 miles
    Test number
    764267876281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 NJO

Does Y879 NJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y879 NJO is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y879 NJO?
The MOT on Y879 NJO is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y879 NJO done?
Y879 NJO was recorded at 142,006 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
Has Y879 NJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 NJO has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y879 NJO 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 Y879 NJO find?
Y879 NJO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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