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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y881 NVXMOT history

Y881 NVX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

Y881 NVX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
132,534 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 NVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 NVX was last recorded at 132,534 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 3,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,945 miles · 10 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,589 miles
Average per year
6,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,534 miles
  • 2022 – 128,945 miles
  • 2021 – 125,018 miles
  • 2020 – 121,732 miles
  • 2019 – 118,072 miles
  • 2018 – 112,799 miles
  • 2017 – 106,653 miles
  • 2016 – 98,503 miles
  • 2015 – 93,847 miles
  • 2014 – 89,858 miles
  • 2013 – 83,632 miles
  • 2012 – 77,006 miles
  • 2011 – 68,374 miles
  • 2010 – 61,832 miles
  • 2009 – 54,067 miles
  • 2008 – 46,511 miles
  • 2007 – 34,122 miles
  • 2006 – 23,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    744880027604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,534 miles (+3,589)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,534 miles
    Test number
    625700648435
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,945 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    339274480787
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights tot working
  4. Fail128,945 miles (+3,927)5 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    260425236826
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights tot working
  5. Pass125,018 miles (+3,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,018 miles
    Test number
    796201013269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass121,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    846330786683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail121,732 miles (+3,660)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    178139470402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass118,072 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    740600918166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  9. Fail118,072 miles (+5,273)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    969092317693
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  10. Pass112,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    975865857987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,799 miles (+6,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,799 miles
    Test number
    574294619346
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  12. Pass106,653 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,653 miles
    Test number
    887864955387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,632 miles (+8,129)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    638274671572
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  14. Pass98,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    910044286592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,503 miles (+4,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    291298652923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass93,847 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,847 miles
    Test number
    419396375001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass89,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    215337914009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail89,858 miles (+6,226)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    795357614016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass83,632 miles (+6,626)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    147874813478
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes worn & slight play
    • NoteSlight play in rack
    • NoteSlight play in swivels
    • NoteSlight run out on front brakes
  20. Pass77,006 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    586803222080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,999 miles (+8,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,999 miles
    Test number
    168637412444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  22. Pass68,374 miles (+6,542)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    127310311083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perrished and worn heavily on inner edge of tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre perrished
  23. Pass61,832 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    121412810420
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
  24. Fail61,832 miles (+7,765)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    564951010012
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread
  25. Fail54,067 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    313542019079
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  26. Pass54,067 miles (+7,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    983612419049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,511 miles (+12,389)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    122519028132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    954809527102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,122 miles (+10,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,122 miles
    Test number
    942219727173
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  30. Pass23,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    953490136176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail23,498 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    514880236182
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWear in susp.and axle components.

Questions about Y881 NVX

Does Y881 NVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y881 NVX expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y881 NVX?
The MOT on Y881 NVX expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y881 NVX done?
Y881 NVX was recorded at 132,534 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 6,349 miles a year.
Has Y881 NVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 NVX has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y881 NVX 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 NVX find?
Y881 NVX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner side wall; oil leak, but not excessive.

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