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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y881 HDVMOT history

Y881 HDV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2024.

Y881 HDV 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 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
97,562 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 HDV
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
17 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 HDV was last recorded at 97,562 miles on 19 Jun 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,562 miles · 18 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,562 miles
  • 2023 – 93,971 miles
  • 2022 – 91,975 miles
  • 2021 – 90,335 miles
  • 2020 – 89,178 miles
  • 2019 – 83,764 miles
  • 2018 – 78,929 miles
  • 2017 – 76,010 miles
  • 2016 – 72,803 miles
  • 2015 – 69,383 miles
  • 2014 – 66,237 miles
  • 2013 – 63,359 miles
  • 2012 – 60,203 miles
  • 2011 – 56,431 miles
  • 2010 – 52,569 miles
  • 2009 – 47,986 miles
  • 2008 – 43,036 miles
  • 2007 – 37,455 miles
  • 2006 – 32,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    998184712166
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail97,562 miles (+3,591)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    165907798998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached shock absorber mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass93,971 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    513051598535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,975 miles (+1,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    91,975 miles
    Test number
    910226647447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass90,335 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,335 miles
    Test number
    843101837924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,178 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,178 miles
    Test number
    396497964636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    596874279874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,764 miles (+4,835)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    707947446286
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass78,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    796816635094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail78,929 miles (+2,919)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,929 miles
    Test number
    382521073764
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass76,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    518400725037
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail76,010 miles (+3,207)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,010 miles
    Test number
    890365087303
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass72,803 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    621413175165
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail72,803 miles (+3,420)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    817913903034
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass69,383 miles (+3,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    667785455090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass66,237 miles (+2,878)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    855675954035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass63,359 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    575489143004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass60,203 miles (+3,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    795951352040
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded
  19. Pass56,431 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,431 miles
    Test number
    497942851043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,569 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,569 miles
    Test number
    313900960098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  21. Fail52,568 miles (+4,582)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,568 miles
    Test number
    522715050021
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  22. Pass47,986 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    803400559080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,036 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    104859758498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass37,455 miles (+4,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,455 miles
    Test number
    294600267051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,762 miles
    Test number
    462346766039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y881 HDV

Does Y881 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 HDV expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 HDV?
The MOT on Y881 HDV expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 HDV done?
Y881 HDV was recorded at 97,562 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2024, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has Y881 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 HDV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y881 HDV 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 Y881 HDV find?
Y881 HDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; front exhaust flange deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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