
BMW 3 Series
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass112,799 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 112,799 miles
- Test number
- 975865857987
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass106,653 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,653 miles
- Test number
- 887864955387
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass98,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,503 miles
- Test number
- 910044286592
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass77,006 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,006 miles
- Test number
- 586803222080
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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)
Pass54,067 miles (+7,556)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 54,067 miles
- Test number
- 983612419049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,511 miles (+12,389)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2009
- Odometer
- 46,511 miles
- Test number
- 122519028132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 34,122 miles
- Test number
- 954809527102
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass23,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 23,498 miles
- Test number
- 953490136176
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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