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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y891 NOYMOT history

Y891 NOY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y891 NOY 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,378 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 NOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y891 NOY was last recorded at 114,378 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,910 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,468 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,378 miles
  • 2024 – 111,910 miles
  • 2023 – 109,592 miles
  • 2022 – 106,916 miles
  • 2021 – 103,757 miles
  • 2020 – 97,997 miles
  • 2019 – 91,523 miles
  • 2018 – 91,319 miles
  • 2017 – 88,553 miles
  • 2016 – 84,462 miles
  • 2015 – 77,999 miles
  • 2014 – 75,253 miles
  • 2013 – 73,746 miles
  • 2012 – 71,290 miles
  • 2011 – 69,339 miles
  • 2010 – 67,852 miles
  • 2009 – 65,360 miles
  • 2008 – 63,290 miles
  • 2006 – 60,665 miles
  • 2005 – 54,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,378 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers Seat Heavily Worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,378 miles (+2,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,378 miles
    Test number
    540374910317
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers Seat Heavily Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass111,910 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,910 miles
    Test number
    325335238918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,592 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,592 miles
    Test number
    939321422931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail109,585 miles (+2,669)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,585 miles
    Test number
    104942743860
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass106,916 miles (+3,159)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,916 miles
    Test number
    740451295225
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass103,757 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,757 miles
    Test number
    990648818906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Fail103,752 miles (+5,755)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    994938256731
    • MajorCentral Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass97,997 miles (+6,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    766149499656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered

  9. Pass91,523 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,523 miles
    Test number
    162054076298
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has lowered suspension, evidence of tyres previously fouling on wheelarches - sidewalls slightly damaged

  10. Fail91,522 miles (+7)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    434935453671
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has lowered suspension, evidence of tyres previously fouling on wheelarches - sidewalls slightly damaged

  11. Fail91,515 miles (+196)1 dangerous13 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    459114000039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,319 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    123218392335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass88,553 miles (+4,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,553 miles
    Test number
    175848190845
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt retraction mechanism getting weak
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  14. Pass84,462 miles (+6,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    896509534746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster lens coming away

  15. Pass77,999 miles (+2,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,999 miles
    Test number
    975514885019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,253 miles (+1,507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    588289094021
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and cracking.

  17. Pass73,746 miles (+2,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    765278893085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,290 miles (+1,951)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    516455992033
    • NotePower assisted steering pump noisey

  19. Pass69,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    365251391029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,339 miles (+1,487)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    975071491081
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass67,852 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    204267270086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,850 miles (+2,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,850 miles
    Test number
    414754570070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass65,360 miles (+2,070)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    883949269008
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass63,290 miles (+2,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,290 miles
    Test number
    162467268055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass60,665 miles (+5,788)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    234762116358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    401319355252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y891 NOY

Does Y891 NOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y891 NOY is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y891 NOY?
The MOT on Y891 NOY is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y891 NOY done?
Y891 NOY was recorded at 114,378 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has Y891 NOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 NOY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y891 NOY 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 Y891 NOY find?
Y891 NOY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine area; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 3 more.

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