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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y882 NBLMOT history

Y882 NBL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y882 NBL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,132 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y882 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y882 NBL was last recorded at 100,132 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,222 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,910 miles
Average per year
2,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,132 miles
  • 2025 – 95,222 miles
  • 2024 – 94,437 miles
  • 2023 – 90,915 miles
  • 2022 – 87,954 miles
  • 2021 – 86,289 miles
  • 2020 – 84,705 miles
  • 2019 – 83,324 miles
  • 2017 – 79,870 miles
  • 2016 – 77,952 miles
  • 2015 – 73,864 miles
  • 2014 – 71,992 miles
  • 2013 – 71,300 miles
  • 2012 – 69,218 miles
  • 2011 – 59,528 miles
  • 2010 – 56,592 miles
  • 2009 – 55,285 miles
  • 2008 – 53,937 miles
  • 2007 – 52,053 miles
  • 2006 – 46,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,132 miles
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,132 miles (+4,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,132 miles
    Test number
    265628105931
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass95,222 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,222 miles
    Test number
    913124850276
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail95,219 miles (+782)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,219 miles
    Test number
    806965964379
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass94,437 miles (+3,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    513179800765
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and underside covers fitted + Sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside and suspension
  5. Pass90,915 miles (+2,961)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,915 miles
    Test number
    569721067421
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust underside.
  6. Pass87,954 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,954 miles
    Test number
    410868231904
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  7. Pass86,289 miles (+1,584)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,289 miles
    Test number
    548523159923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,705 miles (+1,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,705 miles
    Test number
    835654915145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass83,324 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,324 miles
    Test number
    844466151043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,870 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    100615375684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Fail79,868 miles (+1,916)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,868 miles
    Test number
    189509148788
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass77,952 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,952 miles
    Test number
    739155567626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,864 miles (+1,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,864 miles
    Test number
    105245125182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass71,992 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,992 miles
    Test number
    128367704107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,300 miles (+2,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    929867523171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass69,218 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    849105592090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,129 miles (+9,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,129 miles
    Test number
    559519982021
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass59,528 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    658169991013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a crack in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
  19. Fail59,528 miles (+2,936)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    757048391055
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a crack in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords
  20. Pass56,592 miles (+97)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,592 miles
    Test number
    624364900105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Fail56,495 miles (+1,210)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,495 miles
    Test number
    382068190065
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  22. Pass55,285 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    381391909159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass53,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    254649908418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,937 miles (+1,884)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    714678608162
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass52,053 miles (+5,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    851152607102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  26. Pass46,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    203588986065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y882 NBL

Does Y882 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y882 NBL is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y882 NBL?
The MOT on Y882 NBL is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y882 NBL done?
Y882 NBL was recorded at 100,132 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,716 miles a year.
Has Y882 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y882 NBL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y882 NBL 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 Y882 NBL find?
Y882 NBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking oil.

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