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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y885 SRDMOT history

Y885 SRD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

Y885 SRD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
100,659 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 SRD
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 SRD was last recorded at 100,659 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,487 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
4,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,659 miles
  • 2023 – 100,487 miles
  • 2022 – 99,817 miles
  • 2021 – 98,725 miles
  • 2019 – 97,220 miles
  • 2018 – 96,065 miles
  • 2017 – 94,318 miles
  • 2016 – 91,791 miles
  • 2015 – 89,025 miles
  • 2014 – 86,545 miles
  • 2013 – 84,266 miles
  • 2012 – 77,000 miles
  • 2011 – 68,565 miles
  • 2010 – 56,621 miles
  • 2009 – 48,065 miles
  • 2008 – 38,926 miles
  • 2007 – 28,763 miles
  • 2006 – 17,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,659 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,659 miles (+172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    100,659 miles
    Test number
    114021284706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,487 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    890072991302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,817 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,817 miles
    Test number
    561468612494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,725 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    477572160317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear o/s main brake pipe [over upper rear axle ] showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass97,220 miles (+1,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,220 miles
    Test number
    911180074683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,065 miles (+1,747)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,065 miles
    Test number
    859213557962
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass94,318 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    354480832391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,791 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    254372749234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Fail91,771 miles (+2,746)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,771 miles
    Test number
    737133094384
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass89,025 miles (+2,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    708561685167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass86,545 miles (+2,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    457939164107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,266 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    398654063451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r slight brake bind
  13. Fail84,266 miles (+5)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,266 miles
    Test number
    298943463213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r slight brake bind
  14. Fail84,261 miles (+7,261)15 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    635169043296
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f level sensor broken
  15. Pass77,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    247601382414
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail77,000 miles (+8,435)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    648381782100
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass68,565 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    126115171100
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  18. Fail68,565 miles (+11,944)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    777995871194
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  19. Pass56,621 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,621 miles
    Test number
    411422780056
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail56,516 miles (+8,451)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,516 miles
    Test number
    761188670042
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass48,065 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    414443919061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,926 miles (+10,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    510426628075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,763 miles (+10,789)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,763 miles
    Test number
    873605827006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,974 miles
    Test number
    970531016037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 SRD

Does Y885 SRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y885 SRD expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y885 SRD?
The MOT on Y885 SRD expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y885 SRD done?
Y885 SRD was recorded at 100,659 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 4,376 miles a year.
Has Y885 SRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 SRD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on Y885 SRD 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 SRD find?
Y885 SRD passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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