BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y879 YYXMOT history
Y879 YYX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 153,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 153,407 mi
- At MOT on 16 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 YYX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 YYX was last recorded at 153,407 miles on 16 Nov 2021, 7,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 145,832 miles · 23 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,575 miles
- Average per year
- 7,145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 153,407 miles
- 2020 – 145,832 miles
- 2019 – 140,371 miles
- 2018 – 134,304 miles
- 2017 – 127,304 miles
- 2016 – 118,537 miles
- 2015 – 112,206 miles
- 2014 – 103,470 miles
- 2013 – 95,970 miles
- 2011 – 84,203 miles
- 2010 – 78,419 miles
- 2009 – 69,929 miles
- 2008 – 62,341 miles
- 2007 – 54,487 miles
- 2006 – 46,613 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Bad oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,407 miles (+7,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 153,407 miles
- Test number
- 146770071700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,832 miles (+5,461)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 145,832 miles
- Test number
- 514029716449
- DangerousRear exhaust pipe cracked will completely brake off soon
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,371 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,371 miles
- Test number
- 652632856045
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBad oil leak
Fail140,371 miles (+6,067)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,371 miles
- Test number
- 424506350371
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBad oil leak
Pass134,304 miles (+7,000)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 134,304 miles
- Test number
- 802073267131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,304 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,304 miles
- Test number
- 521660908609
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK !!!!!
Fail127,304 miles (+8,767)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,304 miles
- Test number
- 828452649523
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK !!!!!
Pass118,537 miles (+6,331)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 118,537 miles
- Test number
- 249353021461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,206 miles (+8,736)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 112,206 miles
- Test number
- 206286591496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,470 miles (+7,500)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 103,470 miles
- Test number
- 265077604315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,970 miles (+11,767)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 95,970 miles
- Test number
- 715747143379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,203 miles (+5,784)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 84,203 miles
- Test number
- 938691411358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,419 miles (+8,490)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 78,419 miles
- Test number
- 241220530331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,929 miles (+7,588)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 69,929 miles
- Test number
- 600624629344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,341 miles (+7,854)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 62,341 miles
- Test number
- 474163438336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,487 miles (+7,874)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 54,487 miles
- Test number
- 522080737332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 46,613 miles
- Test number
- 300570346336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 YYX
- Does Y879 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 YYX expired on 24 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 YYX?
- The MOT on Y879 YYX expired on 24 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 YYX done?
- Y879 YYX was recorded at 153,407 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2021, an average of 7,145 miles a year.
- Has Y879 YYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 YYX has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y879 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 Y879 YYX find?
- Y879 YYX passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.
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