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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y885 KGUMOT history

Y885 KGU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2023.

Y885 KGU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2024
Mileage
173,589 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 KGU
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 KGU was last recorded at 173,589 miles on 8 Mar 2023, 11,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,894 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11,695 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,589 miles
  • 2022 – 161,894 miles
  • 2021 – 149,214 miles
  • 2020 – 140,108 miles
  • 2019 – 128,712 miles
  • 2018 – 119,402 miles
  • 2017 – 107,166 miles
  • 2016 – 94,759 miles
  • 2015 – 84,124 miles
  • 2014 – 77,828 miles
  • 2013 – 67,382 miles
  • 2012 – 63,232 miles
  • 2011 – 58,575 miles
  • 2010 – 54,251 miles
  • 2008 – 44,938 miles
  • 2007 – 39,961 miles
  • 2006 – 34,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,589 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,589 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,589 miles
    Test number
    428781057293
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,589 miles (+11,695)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,589 miles
    Test number
    829785943580
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,894 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,894 miles
    Test number
    943601014662
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail161,894 miles (+12,680)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,894 miles
    Test number
    488297585242
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass149,214 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    485232684763
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake low (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail149,214 miles (+9,106)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    246544999048
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand brake low (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass140,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    135506026448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,108 miles (+11,396)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,108 miles
    Test number
    186252018100
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,712 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,712 miles
    Test number
    912636850738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,706 miles (+9,304)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    120806506152
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass119,402 miles (+12,236)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,402 miles
    Test number
    184185836776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,166 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    206965274038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn severely on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort low
    • AdvisoryPoor repair made to front to back metal brake pipes

  13. Fail107,166 miles (+12,407)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    623904928614
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn severely on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort low
    • AdvisoryPoor repair made to front to back metal brake pipes

  14. Pass94,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    889289442785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,759 miles (+10,635)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    141922942989
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass84,124 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,124 miles
    Test number
    587767925033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail84,124 miles (+6,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,124 miles
    Test number
    289876525051
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass77,828 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    898022084133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,382 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    446286863175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,232 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    247054352424
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate

  21. Pass63,232 miles (+4,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,232 miles
    Test number
    465044552164
    • NoteFront number plate

  22. Pass58,575 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    258142851495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,251 miles (+9,313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,251 miles
    Test number
    273964250442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass44,938 miles (+4,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,938 miles
    Test number
    801707958177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass39,961 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    141767557153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,901 miles
    Test number
    130046756198
    • 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)

Questions about Y885 KGU

Does Y885 KGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 KGU expired on 7 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 KGU?
The MOT on Y885 KGU expired on 7 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 KGU done?
Y885 KGU was recorded at 173,589 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2023, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has Y885 KGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 KGU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y885 KGU 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 Y885 KGU find?
Y885 KGU passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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