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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y887 WNVMOT history

Y887 WNV is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

Y887 WNV blue 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,850 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y887 WNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y887 WNV was last recorded at 94,850 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,848 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,850 miles
  • 2023 – 94,824 miles
  • 2017 – 94,777 miles
  • 2016 – 88,869 miles
  • 2015 – 84,860 miles
  • 2012 – 80,261 miles
  • 2011 – 77,580 miles
  • 2010 – 72,253 miles
  • 2009 – 63,409 miles
  • 2008 – 57,540 miles
  • 2007 – 48,854 miles
  • 2006 – 42,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,850 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel longRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B-Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pedal reserve travel reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,850 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    560421912893
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B-Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail94,848 miles (+24)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,848 miles
    Test number
    881195658850
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill by support mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal travel long
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive B-Pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,824 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,824 miles
    Test number
    241810118752
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal reserve travel reduced

  4. Fail94,823 miles (+46)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,823 miles
    Test number
    737348852980
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal reserve travel reduced

  5. Pass94,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    806371237135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Fail94,777 miles (+5,908)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    160060507106
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass88,869 miles (+4,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,869 miles
    Test number
    420224323565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass84,860 miles (+4,599)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    875082475031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front roll bar link

  9. Pass80,261 miles (+2,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    466602652076
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges

  10. Pass77,580 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    105578161086
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail77,574 miles (+175)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    959379951010
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail77,399 miles (+5,146)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,399 miles
    Test number
    159418941475
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded + seem worn low
    • NoteEngine drive belts cracked in groves
    • NoteProp shaft rubber damper starting to crack

  13. Pass72,253 miles (+249)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    802054470077
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear low.

  14. Fail72,004 miles (+8,595)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,004 miles
    Test number
    740517160056
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads appear low.

  15. Pass63,409 miles (+5,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    882305559010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    960228958076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,540 miles (+8,686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    994128158021
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass48,854 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    370740657052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,483 miles
    Test number
    254136376058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y887 WNV

Does Y887 WNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 WNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y887 WNV?
The MOT on Y887 WNV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y887 WNV done?
Y887 WNV was recorded at 94,850 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,656 miles a year.
Has Y887 WNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y887 WNV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y887 WNV 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 Y887 WNV find?
Y887 WNV passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pedal travel long; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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