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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

Y893 MVTMOT history

Y893 MVT is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

Y893 MVT red 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 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,890 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 MVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 MVT was last recorded at 178,890 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 6,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,960 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
6,930 miles
Average per year
6,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,890 miles
  • 2024 – 171,960 miles
  • 2023 – 160,364 miles
  • 2021 – 150,864 miles
  • 2020 – 146,755 miles
  • 2019 – 141,020 miles
  • 2018 – 130,281 miles
  • 2016 – 129,690 miles
  • 2015 – 126,892 miles
  • 2014 – 121,906 miles
  • 2013 – 117,062 miles
  • 2012 – 113,010 miles
  • 2011 – 109,791 miles
  • 2010 – 105,817 miles
  • 2009 – 99,903 miles
  • 2008 – 88,556 miles
  • 2007 – 74,776 miles
  • 2006 – 57,434 miles
  • 2005 – 37,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,890 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear inner sill / suspension corroded

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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,890 miles (+6,930)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,890 miles
    Test number
    411736344586
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sill / suspension corroded

  2. Pass171,960 miles (+11,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    160951166928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass160,364 miles (+9,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,364 miles
    Test number
    636952771918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,864 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,864 miles
    Test number
    231827275450
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  5. Pass146,755 miles (+5,735)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,755 miles
    Test number
    464109006886
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear both sides very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Pass141,020 miles (+10,739)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    418754906770
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking lever has travel

  7. Pass130,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    652244720817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,281 miles (+591)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,281 miles
    Test number
    805141874608
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  9. Pass129,690 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    445040638327
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass126,892 miles (+4,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    855325075169
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass121,906 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    121,906 miles
    Test number
    977698654151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail121,903 miles (+4,841)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    835596554196
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass117,062 miles (+4,052)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,062 miles
    Test number
    386557963183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust joint rusty not leaking

  14. Pass113,010 miles (+3,219)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    397934672132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  15. Pass109,791 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    366985371152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail109,769 miles (+3,952)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    295364871146
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass105,817 miles (+5,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    572803170144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail99,903 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    624944279115
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass99,903 miles (+11,347)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    722784679187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    712745378178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,556 miles (+13,780)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,556 miles
    Test number
    444915478154
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass74,776 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    284216877148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,477 miles (+17,043)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,477 miles
    Test number
    674272177119
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise rear axel oil leak

  24. Pass57,434 miles (+19,656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    270274876418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    37,778 miles
    Test number
    443374675120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 MVT

Does Y893 MVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 MVT expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 MVT?
The MOT on Y893 MVT expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 MVT done?
Y893 MVT was recorded at 178,890 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 6,959 miles a year.
Has Y893 MVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 MVT has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on Y893 MVT 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 Y893 MVT find?
Y893 MVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear inner sill / suspension corroded.

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