BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
Y881 MGRMOT history
Y881 MGR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 99,408 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y881 MGR
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y881 MGR was last recorded at 99,408 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 1,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,854 miles · 26 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,554 miles
- Average per year
- 2,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 99,408 miles
- 2024 – 97,854 miles
- 2023 – 95,794 miles
- 2021 – 93,150 miles
- 2020 – 89,018 miles
- 2018 – 88,748 miles
- 2017 – 87,199 miles
- 2016 – 84,983 miles
- 2015 – 82,871 miles
- 2014 – 80,365 miles
- 2013 – 77,918 miles
- 2012 – 75,648 miles
- 2011 – 73,038 miles
- 2010 – 70,848 miles
- 2009 – 68,386 miles
- 2008 – 63,608 miles
- 2007 – 58,864 miles
- 2006 – 52,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail99,408 miles
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke levels (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Under Body Covers Fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail99,408 miles (+1,554)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,408 miles
- Test number
- 325808835217
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke levels (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour is white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass97,854 miles (+2,060)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 97,854 miles
- Test number
- 853924353495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F And Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Pass95,794 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 95,794 miles
- Test number
- 402564050336
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F And Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Pass93,150 miles (+4,132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 93,150 miles
- Test number
- 716466609953
- AdvisoryEngine And Under Body Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass89,018 miles (+270)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,018 miles
- Test number
- 395630798264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,748 miles (+1,549)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 88,748 miles
- Test number
- 879595992753
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted at the time of test
Pass87,199 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,199 miles
- Test number
- 836490055767
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted
Fail87,170 miles (+2,187)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,170 miles
- Test number
- 308797527716
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted
Pass84,983 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,983 miles
- Test number
- 597596008973
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,871 miles (+2,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 82,871 miles
- Test number
- 110617574352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass80,365 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,365 miles
- Test number
- 325806724333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,364 miles (+2,446)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,364 miles
- Test number
- 688842624352
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,918 miles (+2,270)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 77,918 miles
- Test number
- 369981713357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass75,648 miles (+2,610)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 75,648 miles
- Test number
- 246415912365
- NoteO/s slight free play in steering rack
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f drop link dust covers split
Pass73,038 miles (+2,190)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,038 miles
- Test number
- 789996211323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront drop link rubber boots deterioated
Pass70,848 miles (+2,462)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 70,848 miles
- Test number
- 694671430392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,386 miles (+4,778)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 68,386 miles
- Test number
- 603964439307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,608 miles (+4,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 63,608 miles
- Test number
- 293799238398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,864 miles (+5,941)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 58,864 miles
- Test number
- 132375537381
- NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing off inner and outer edges
Pass52,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 52,923 miles
- Test number
- 312849416369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y881 MGR
- Does Y881 MGR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y881 MGR expired on 25 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y881 MGR?
- The MOT on Y881 MGR expired on 25 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y881 MGR done?
- Y881 MGR was recorded at 99,408 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
- Has Y881 MGR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y881 MGR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y881 MGR 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 MGR find?
- Y881 MGR failed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 6 major defects and 1 advisory: emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke levels; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front side repeater incorrect colour is white, and 4 more.
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