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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y884 VDAMOT history

Y884 VDA is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

Y884 VDA gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2024
Mileage
128,151 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y884 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y884 VDA was last recorded at 128,151 miles on 9 May 2023, 10,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,075 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10,076 miles
Average per year
6,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,151 miles
  • 2022 – 118,075 miles
  • 2021 – 106,370 miles
  • 2019 – 102,724 miles
  • 2018 – 98,552 miles
  • 2017 – 95,606 miles
  • 2016 – 93,649 miles
  • 2015 – 89,696 miles
  • 2014 – 83,406 miles
  • 2013 – 76,568 miles
  • 2012 – 69,832 miles
  • 2011 – 60,288 miles
  • 2010 – 52,015 miles
  • 2009 – 41,661 miles
  • 2008 – 30,335 miles
  • 2007 – 23,610 miles
  • 2006 – 17,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,151 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,151 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,151 miles
    Test number
    519982644516
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,151 miles (+10,076)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,151 miles
    Test number
    193291602683
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,075 miles (+11,705)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,075 miles
    Test number
    463916430895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,370 miles (+3,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    632393059675
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass102,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    982961498943
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail102,724 miles (+4,172)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    908120157379
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass98,552 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,552 miles
    Test number
    486297408307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Fail98,470 miles (+2,864)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    407684530443
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  9. Pass95,606 miles (+1,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,606 miles
    Test number
    946695238550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  10. Pass93,649 miles (+3,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    240975352243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery moving in carrier
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil

  11. Fail89,696 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    158330025137
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBattery has movement in tray

  12. Pass89,696 miles (+6,290)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    265640625486
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteBattery has movement in tray

  13. Pass83,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    837004834128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail83,406 miles (+6,838)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    885214234139
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,568 miles (+6,736)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,568 miles
    Test number
    665518843154
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers are damp

  16. Pass69,832 miles (+9,544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    345443562103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,288 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    457404261173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  18. Fail60,288 miles (+8,273)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,288 miles
    Test number
    466474161179
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise - front brake discs worn
    • NoteAdvise - n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail52,015 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    223256880105
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass52,015 miles (+10,354)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,015 miles
    Test number
    932176280161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass41,661 miles (+11,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    41,661 miles
    Test number
    833014189186
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass30,335 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,335 miles
    Test number
    113763998182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,610 miles (+6,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,610 miles
    Test number
    563506177112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,223 miles
    Test number
    664517276110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y884 VDA

Does Y884 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y884 VDA expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y884 VDA?
The MOT on Y884 VDA expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y884 VDA done?
Y884 VDA was recorded at 128,151 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 6,576 miles a year.
Has Y884 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y884 VDA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y884 VDA 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 Y884 VDA find?
Y884 VDA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 4 more.

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