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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y886 FCHMOT history

Y886 FCH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y886 FCH 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,766 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 FCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 FCH was last recorded at 163,766 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 7,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,578 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,188 miles
Average per year
6,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,766 miles
  • 2025 – 156,578 miles
  • 2024 – 148,005 miles
  • 2023 – 141,498 miles
  • 2022 – 131,362 miles
  • 2021 – 120,210 miles
  • 2020 – 111,207 miles
  • 2019 – 100,499 miles
  • 2018 – 91,127 miles
  • 2017 – 86,215 miles
  • 2016 – 82,249 miles
  • 2015 – 78,031 miles
  • 2013 – 71,498 miles
  • 2012 – 66,535 miles
  • 2011 – 59,944 miles
  • 2010 – 55,261 miles
  • 2009 – 50,706 miles
  • 2008 – 45,401 miles
  • 2007 – 35,903 miles
  • 2006 – 28,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUpper underside and body surface corrosion

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.

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,766 miles (+7,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,766 miles
    Test number
    340626116968
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUpper underside and body surface corrosion

  2. Pass156,578 miles (+8,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,578 miles
    Test number
    363725678340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  3. Pass148,005 miles (+6,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,005 miles
    Test number
    454793483937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside

  4. Pass141,498 miles (+10,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,498 miles
    Test number
    478360930439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,362 miles
    Test number
    154866830018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,362 miles (+11,152)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,362 miles
    Test number
    215525978570
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

  7. Pass120,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,210 miles
    Test number
    996940539943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,206 miles (+8,999)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,206 miles
    Test number
    237222847616
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,207 miles (+10,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    851701197010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    234615931305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,495 miles (+9,368)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,495 miles
    Test number
    795559159827
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  12. Pass91,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    703753392566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail91,127 miles (+4,912)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,127 miles
    Test number
    420311202423
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  14. Pass86,215 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,215 miles
    Test number
    677533000726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,249 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    369867465664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,031 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    657378055059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,498 miles
    Test number
    258302743208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,498 miles (+4,963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,498 miles
    Test number
    466481343263
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass66,535 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,535 miles
    Test number
    826747752235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,532 miles (+6,588)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    875826452296
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear inner sidelight brighter than others, rear brake pads low, offside parking brake low efficiency.

  21. Pass59,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    586766221193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,944 miles (+4,683)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    207756821156
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,261 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    450667920180
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake effort poor

  24. Fail55,261 miles (+4,555)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,261 miles
    Test number
    314687220182
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r parking brake effort poor

  25. Pass50,706 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,706 miles
    Test number
    393147329139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

  26. Fail50,706 miles (+5,305)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,706 miles
    Test number
    363827529166
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end

  27. Pass45,401 miles (+9,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,401 miles
    Test number
    211880438139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,903 miles (+7,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    122712687497
    • NoteBoth front tyres are very low on both the inner and outer edges 225/40/18

  29. Pass28,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    610626686001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,758 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,758 miles
    Test number
    714096686072
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y886 FCH

Does Y886 FCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y886 FCH is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y886 FCH?
The MOT on Y886 FCH is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y886 FCH done?
Y886 FCH was recorded at 163,766 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,779 miles a year.
Has Y886 FCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 FCH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y886 FCH 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 Y886 FCH find?
Y886 FCH passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); upper underside and body surface corrosion.

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