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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y889 PLAMOT history

Y889 PLA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

Y889 PLA grey 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 31 Jul 2025
Mileage
145,737 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y889 PLA was last recorded at 145,737 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,794 miles · 26 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,943 miles
Average per year
6,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,737 miles
  • 2023 – 142,794 miles
  • 2022 – 140,898 miles
  • 2021 – 137,273 miles
  • 2019 – 133,382 miles
  • 2018 – 133,190 miles
  • 2017 – 131,522 miles
  • 2016 – 127,009 miles
  • 2015 – 122,882 miles
  • 2014 – 119,650 miles
  • 2013 – 112,855 miles
  • 2012 – 105,763 miles
  • 2011 – 97,470 miles
  • 2010 – 79,127 miles
  • 2009 – 64,569 miles
  • 2008 – 58,864 miles
  • 2007 – 43,700 miles
  • 2006 – 25,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,737 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySmoke emitted by oil burning on exhaust
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil present underneath car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,737 miles (+2,943)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    145,737 miles
    Test number
    489782615961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmoke emitted by oil burning on exhaust
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,794 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,794 miles
    Test number
    128017429150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail142,791 miles (+1,893)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,791 miles
    Test number
    808687147670
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass140,898 miles (+3,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,898 miles
    Test number
    992499367239
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,273 miles
    Test number
    160885358480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,273 miles (+3,891)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,273 miles
    Test number
    855764726837
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass133,382 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,382 miles
    Test number
    727989827881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil present underneath car

  8. Fail133,373 miles (+183)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    873968725171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil present underneath car

  9. Pass133,190 miles (+1,668)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,190 miles
    Test number
    155528295624
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,522 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    634127559817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,009 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,009 miles
    Test number
    432300538213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,004 miles (+4,122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,004 miles
    Test number
    984280789393
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  13. Pass122,882 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,882 miles
    Test number
    466788795088
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass119,650 miles (+6,795)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,650 miles
    Test number
    807214404187
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass112,855 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    525675503196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,763 miles (+8,293)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    105,763 miles
    Test number
    115733502171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight damage to the outer walls
    • NoteO/S/F wheel slightly binding

  17. Pass97,470 miles (+18,343)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,470 miles
    Test number
    215654101483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  18. Pass79,127 miles (+14,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,127 miles
    Test number
    861426800179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass64,569 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,569 miles
    Test number
    511007809137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,864 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    582442868186
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts to n/s/f tyre

  21. Fail58,864 miles (+15,164)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,864 miles
    Test number
    621682068171
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCuts to n/s/f tyre

  22. Pass43,700 miles (+17,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,700 miles
    Test number
    382883207124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    100706876458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 PLA

Does Y889 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 PLA expired on 31 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 PLA?
The MOT on Y889 PLA expired on 31 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 PLA done?
Y889 PLA was recorded at 145,737 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 6,517 miles a year.
Has Y889 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 PLA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y889 PLA 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 Y889 PLA find?
Y889 PLA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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