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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y892 PLAMOT history

Y892 PLA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2021.

Y892 PLA black 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 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
155,897 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y892 PLA was last recorded at 155,897 miles on 26 Nov 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,897 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,897 miles
  • 2020 – 152,688 miles
  • 2019 – 147,752 miles
  • 2018 – 144,217 miles
  • 2017 – 140,004 miles
  • 2016 – 138,025 miles
  • 2015 – 135,296 miles
  • 2014 – 132,273 miles
  • 2013 – 123,598 miles
  • 2012 – 116,200 miles
  • 2011 – 111,221 miles
  • 2010 – 104,378 miles
  • 2009 – 97,192 miles
  • 2008 – 88,773 miles
  • 2007 – 75,722 miles
  • 2006 – 67,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,897 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,897 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,897 miles
    Test number
    218315900807
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail155,897 miles (+3,209)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,897 miles
    Test number
    658050819154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,688 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,688 miles
    Test number
    974785148997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,686 miles (+4,934)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,686 miles
    Test number
    704810615941
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass147,752 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,752 miles
    Test number
    132385493712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail147,746 miles (+3,529)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    229976078905
    • DangerousNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass144,217 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,217 miles
    Test number
    779366993933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,004 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    140,004 miles
    Test number
    119305426193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,025 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    214235287121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,296 miles (+3,023)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,296 miles
    Test number
    667249235178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass132,273 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,273 miles
    Test number
    667209614164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,598 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,598 miles
    Test number
    315961743144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,550 miles (+7,350)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    937847433114
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,200 miles (+84)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    206306422126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front track rod end have play.

  15. Fail116,116 miles (+4,895)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,116 miles
    Test number
    209631522448
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front track rod end have play.

  16. Pass111,221 miles (+6,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    977184531166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass104,378 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,378 miles
    Test number
    113867030168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail104,313 miles (+7,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,313 miles
    Test number
    684012130108
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass97,192 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,192 miles
    Test number
    210069229469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass88,773 miles (+13,051)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    114533928105
    • NoteFront and rear number plates have started to deteriorate

  21. Pass75,722 miles (+8,611)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    75,722 miles
    Test number
    332732937108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    520205236180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y892 PLA

Does Y892 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y892 PLA expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y892 PLA?
The MOT on Y892 PLA expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y892 PLA done?
Y892 PLA was recorded at 155,897 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2021, an average of 5,715 miles a year.
Has Y892 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 PLA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y892 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 Y892 PLA find?
Y892 PLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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