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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y892 UADMOT history

Y892 UAD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 23 of 33 MOT tests, with 126,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

Y892 UAD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,942 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
23 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 UAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y892 UAD was last recorded at 126,942 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,942 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,942 miles
  • 2025 – 125,564 miles
  • 2024 – 124,668 miles
  • 2023 – 123,679 miles
  • 2022 – 122,192 miles
  • 2021 – 120,620 miles
  • 2020 – 119,070 miles
  • 2019 – 115,200 miles
  • 2018 – 109,049 miles
  • 2017 – 100,326 miles
  • 2016 – 92,179 miles
  • 2015 – 84,748 miles
  • 2014 – 80,990 miles
  • 2013 – 79,515 miles
  • 2012 – 76,945 miles
  • 2011 – 73,654 miles
  • 2010 – 69,154 miles
  • 2009 – 63,983 miles
  • 2007 – 56,247 miles
  • 2006 – 45,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=RENEW/225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,942 miles
    Test number
    428761052933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,942 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,942 miles
    Test number
    644356745754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,564 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,564 miles
    Test number
    256111772785
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=RENEW/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail125,563 miles (+895)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,563 miles
    Test number
    360330185384
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BROKEN SPRING TO INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=RENEW/225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass124,668 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    482843982118
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose=RENEW (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    907369175953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE AND FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail123,679 miles (+1,487)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,679 miles
    Test number
    465989789074
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE AND FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass122,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    876797038599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,192 miles (+1,572)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    946656364603
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  10. Pass120,620 miles (+1,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,620 miles
    Test number
    118063217214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass119,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    653738446585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail119,070 miles (+3,870)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,070 miles
    Test number
    845793378585
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass115,200 miles (+880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    453004101057
    • AdvisoryFront Both weak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair readings lower than nearside. (1.2.1 (c))

  14. Pass114,320 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,320 miles
    Test number
    331951732936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,049 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    817371271847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,326 miles (+8,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    860493713441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass92,179 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,179 miles
    Test number
    162576273014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,176 miles (+7,428)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,176 miles
    Test number
    915265827894
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass84,748 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    398118195184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,990 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    376490044326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,515 miles
    Test number
    937422933330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,514 miles (+2,569)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,514 miles
    Test number
    838671433395
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass76,945 miles (+3,291)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    436473852448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

  24. Pass73,654 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    309126651324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,263 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    898377381132
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  26. Fail72,263 miles (+3,109)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    418117181134
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass69,154 miles (+5,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    803991440194
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low bald on stepped tread and has very large cracks/cuts on inner sidewall 225/40/18W

  28. Fail63,983 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    134463369463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to split on inner sidewall

  29. Pass63,983 miles (+7,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,983 miles
    Test number
    164263569462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is starting to split on inner sidewall

  30. Pass56,247 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    203942167378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,857 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,857 miles
    Test number
    543700817047
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass45,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    782170026283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail45,960 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,960 miles
    Test number
    384110826463
    • 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)

Questions about Y892 UAD

Does Y892 UAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y892 UAD is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y892 UAD?
The MOT on Y892 UAD is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y892 UAD done?
Y892 UAD was recorded at 126,942 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,036 miles a year.
Has Y892 UAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 UAD has failed 10 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y892 UAD 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 UAD find?
Y892 UAD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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