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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y893 RBLMOT history

Y893 RBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

Y893 RBL 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 Feb 2025
Mileage
173,407 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 RBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 RBL was last recorded at 173,407 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,705 miles · 21 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
6,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,407 miles
  • 2023 – 170,705 miles
  • 2022 – 166,552 miles
  • 2021 – 162,161 miles
  • 2020 – 158,079 miles
  • 2019 – 154,900 miles
  • 2018 – 152,143 miles
  • 2017 – 148,072 miles
  • 2016 – 142,416 miles
  • 2015 – 136,360 miles
  • 2014 – 129,607 miles
  • 2013 – 122,447 miles
  • 2012 – 114,574 miles
  • 2011 – 105,093 miles
  • 2010 – 96,062 miles
  • 2009 – 84,760 miles
  • 2008 – 73,812 miles
  • 2007 – 61,065 miles
  • 2006 – 49,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,407 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • O/s rear tyre on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipes undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,407 miles (+2,702)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,407 miles
    Test number
    358646902003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,705 miles (+4,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,705 miles
    Test number
    618312093825
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  3. Pass166,552 miles (+4,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,552 miles
    Test number
    873373201347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sills corroded
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  4. Pass162,161 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    836651885383
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass158,079 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,079 miles
    Test number
    110415052502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,900 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,900 miles
    Test number
    106084822834
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre on limit

  7. Fail154,887 miles (+2,744)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,887 miles
    Test number
    396480931809
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre on limit

  8. Pass152,143 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    152,143 miles
    Test number
    284355864555
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes undersealed

  9. Pass148,072 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,072 miles
    Test number
    651052641237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,416 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,416 miles
    Test number
    167360976102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,379 miles (+6,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,379 miles
    Test number
    760326836953
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  12. Pass136,360 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,360 miles
    Test number
    136120045002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,607 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,607 miles
    Test number
    547871654058
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes wearing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s anti roll bar link

  14. Fail129,607 miles (+7,160)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,607 miles
    Test number
    215320254060
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes undersealed
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes wearing
    • NoteSlight play in n/s anti roll bar link

  15. Pass122,447 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,447 miles
    Test number
    549790053039
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteIntermittant oil warning light illuminates

  16. Fail122,447 miles (+7,873)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,447 miles
    Test number
    445560153087
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteIntermittant oil warning light illuminates

  17. Pass114,574 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    646534252083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,452 miles (+9,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,452 miles
    Test number
    639605442067
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass105,093 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,093 miles
    Test number
    987741051060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,070 miles (+9,008)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    506465041050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

  21. Pass96,062 miles (+11,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    463587940000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,760 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    502209229041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,739 miles (+10,927)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    352777129078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,812 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    302671838013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,065 miles (+11,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,065 miles
    Test number
    701685927049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    671133426058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y893 RBL

Does Y893 RBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 RBL expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 RBL?
The MOT on Y893 RBL expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 RBL done?
Y893 RBL was recorded at 173,407 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 6,871 miles a year.
Has Y893 RBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 RBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on Y893 RBL 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 RBL find?
Y893 RBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer; offside rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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