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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y883 UNVMOT history

Y883 UNV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y883 UNV silver 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,679 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 UNV
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 UNV was last recorded at 113,679 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,679 miles · 31 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,679 miles
  • 2025 – 112,726 miles
  • 2024 – 110,812 miles
  • 2023 – 110,374 miles
  • 2018 – 110,352 miles
  • 2016 – 109,321 miles
  • 2015 – 109,032 miles
  • 2014 – 105,284 miles
  • 2013 – 103,378 miles
  • 2012 – 100,271 miles
  • 2011 – 99,314 miles
  • 2010 – 94,932 miles
  • 2009 – 85,938 miles
  • 2008 – 79,330 miles
  • 2007 – 64,690 miles
  • 2006 – 50,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,679 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holderRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,679 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    267017955336
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail113,679 miles (+953)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    860934428093
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass112,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    866311295568
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail112,726 miles (+1,914)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    900415631597
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass110,812 miles (+438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    852563225354
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass110,374 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    491535533080
    • AdvisoryBoth reg plates deteriorated

  7. Fail110,368 miles (+16)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,368 miles
    Test number
    547448173311
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth reg plates deteriorated

  8. Pass110,352 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    302714689066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass109,321 miles (+289)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,321 miles
    Test number
    297041646937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass109,032 miles (+3,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,032 miles
    Test number
    806057718095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass105,300 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,300 miles
    Test number
    255998345042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail105,284 miles (+1,906)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    327363564317
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass103,378 miles (+31)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    896348063218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail103,347 miles (+3,076)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    628555753231
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass100,271 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    999292162216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,314 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    419161231291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail99,284 miles (+4,352)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,284 miles
    Test number
    815347421287
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,932 miles (+8,994)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    850259300291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,938 miles
    Test number
    953127289189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,938 miles (+6,608)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,938 miles
    Test number
    232437289145
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront discs poor cond

  21. Pass79,330 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    880411818232
    • NotePlastic oversills fitted

  22. Fail79,330 miles (+14,640)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    272661218265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s front tyre losing pressure
    • NotePlastic oversills fitted

  23. Pass64,690 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    863546457149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail64,688 miles (+14,626)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,688 miles
    Test number
    882263957125
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass50,062 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    250528726407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteADVISE HAND BRAKE FREE PLAY AT LEVER

Questions about Y883 UNV

Does Y883 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y883 UNV is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y883 UNV?
The MOT on Y883 UNV is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y883 UNV done?
Y883 UNV was recorded at 113,679 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has Y883 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 UNV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y883 UNV 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 UNV find?
Y883 UNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both.

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