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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y883 MGMMOT history

Y883 MGM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.

Y883 MGM blue 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 2 Jan 2025
Mileage
109,461 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 MGM was last recorded at 109,461 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 1,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,136 miles · 24 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,325 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,461 miles
  • 2022 – 108,136 miles
  • 2021 – 107,075 miles
  • 2020 – 104,844 miles
  • 2017 – 104,106 miles
  • 2016 – 102,881 miles
  • 2015 – 100,072 miles
  • 2014 – 96,048 miles
  • 2013 – 90,822 miles
  • 2012 – 87,509 miles
  • 2011 – 83,712 miles
  • 2010 – 79,777 miles
  • 2009 – 74,371 miles
  • 2008 – 68,037 miles
  • 2007 – 60,687 miles
  • 2006 – 52,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,461 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,461 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,461 miles
    Test number
    480930980128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    183489354326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,136 miles (+1,061)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,136 miles
    Test number
    798650033078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass107,075 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,075 miles
    Test number
    896317752767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,844 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    141179688801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,106 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    254740408635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    419764302600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,881 miles (+2,809)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    423075395929
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexies (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass100,072 miles (+4,024)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,072 miles
    Test number
    145079835130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOs headlight image poor

  10. Pass96,048 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    565152734198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOsr tyre inner sidewall cracking

  11. Fail96,048 miles (+5,226)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    755432234157
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOsr tyre inner sidewall cracking

  12. Pass90,822 miles (+3,313)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    827944333140
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked

  13. Pass87,509 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    87,509 miles
    Test number
    589333152144
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail87,485 miles (+3,773)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    129191552122
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass83,712 miles (+3,935)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,712 miles
    Test number
    909096891096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside bottom arm rear bush

  16. Pass79,777 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,777 miles
    Test number
    243725180026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,371 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,371 miles
    Test number
    213068399090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    842757988022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,037 miles (+7,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,037 miles
    Test number
    171876488015
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,687 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,687 miles
    Test number
    690805987075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,855 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    352098257012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    274601256078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y883 MGM

Does Y883 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y883 MGM expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y883 MGM?
The MOT on Y883 MGM expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y883 MGM done?
Y883 MGM was recorded at 109,461 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has Y883 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 MGM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y883 MGM 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 Y883 MGM find?
Y883 MGM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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