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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y885 PWTMOT history

Y885 PWT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

Y885 PWT 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 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
123,248 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 PWT
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
22 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 PWT was last recorded at 123,248 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,226 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,248 miles
  • 2022 – 123,042 miles
  • 2020 – 118,393 miles
  • 2019 – 115,556 miles
  • 2018 – 112,685 miles
  • 2017 – 111,265 miles
  • 2016 – 109,785 miles
  • 2015 – 106,000 miles
  • 2014 – 98,123 miles
  • 2013 – 80,139 miles
  • 2012 – 63,343 miles
  • 2011 – 60,249 miles
  • 2010 – 56,417 miles
  • 2009 – 52,851 miles
  • 2008 – 49,044 miles
  • 2007 – 45,547 miles
  • 2006 – 39,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,248 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And mount broke away (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And mount broke away (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake effort low

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,248 miles (+22)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    300428996168
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And mount broke away (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And mount broke away (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake effort low

  2. Fail123,226 miles (+184)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,226 miles
    Test number
    756242490557
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battey tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust

  3. Pass123,042 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,042 miles
    Test number
    982922975362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail123,038 miles (+4,645)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,038 miles
    Test number
    358954649074
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass118,393 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    547175430406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,556 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,556 miles
    Test number
    512835734077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,685 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    182057207356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,684 miles (+1,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    175030038870
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass111,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    271408938666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,265 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    897357129591
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Fail111,265 miles (+1,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    101544635669
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass109,785 miles (+3,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,785 miles
    Test number
    893447394740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass106,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,000 miles
    Test number
    975821115191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,997 miles (+7,874)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,997 miles
    Test number
    117971115120
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Pass98,123 miles (+17,984)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,123 miles
    Test number
    258896014184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    107668513061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail80,139 miles (+16,796)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    159528213495
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass63,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    109606922092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,343 miles (+3,094)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,343 miles
    Test number
    978616622074
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has been runflat.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall.

  20. Pass60,249 miles (+3,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,249 miles
    Test number
    569930011150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass56,417 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    742053110111
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail56,416 miles (+3,565)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    810202310122
    • FailureInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass52,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    170498519150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,850 miles (+3,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    222294819160
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass49,044 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    931758008126
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen washer jets require adjustment

  26. Fail49,044 miles (+3,497)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,044 miles
    Test number
    480728708154
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWindscreen washer jets require adjustment

  27. Pass45,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    171191617190
    • NoteRear no. plate perished

  28. Fail45,547 miles (+6,059)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,547 miles
    Test number
    214311417486
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear no. plate perished

  29. Pass39,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,488 miles
    Test number
    700604316173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 PWT

Does Y885 PWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 PWT expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 PWT?
The MOT on Y885 PWT expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 PWT done?
Y885 PWT was recorded at 123,248 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has Y885 PWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 PWT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y885 PWT 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 PWT find?
Y885 PWT passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 9 advisories: all four coil springs corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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