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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc

Y894 LHDMOT history

Y894 LHD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2022.

Y894 LHD blue 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 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
108,859 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y894 LHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y894 LHD was last recorded at 108,859 miles on 30 Aug 2022, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,852 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
2,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,859 miles
  • 2021 – 107,852 miles
  • 2020 – 106,386 miles
  • 2019 – 104,881 miles
  • 2018 – 102,998 miles
  • 2017 – 100,711 miles
  • 2016 – 97,438 miles
  • 2015 – 94,908 miles
  • 2014 – 91,283 miles
  • 2013 – 89,500 miles
  • 2012 – 87,749 miles
  • 2011 – 84,728 miles
  • 2010 – 82,781 miles
  • 2009 – 80,006 miles
  • 2008 – 77,700 miles
  • 2007 – 74,304 miles
  • 2006 – 68,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,859 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Corrosion to under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    435464881803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail108,859 miles (+1,007)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,859 miles
    Test number
    547673802497
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass107,852 miles (+1,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,852 miles
    Test number
    118372225519
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in inner rack ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass106,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,386 miles
    Test number
    729904498082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail106,386 miles (+1,505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,386 miles
    Test number
    925571687011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass104,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    740034091983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body

  7. Fail104,881 miles (+1,883)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    393022620234
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body

  8. Pass102,998 miles (+2,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,998 miles
    Test number
    504957908106
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass100,711 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    350205402025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,438 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    865766327725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    366645805131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,908 miles (+3,625)3 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    265854605452
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass91,283 miles (+1,783)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    737521504129
    • NoteBoth front droplinks worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  14. Pass89,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    837835003102
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail89,495 miles (+1,746)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,495 miles
    Test number
    557365303160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass87,749 miles (+3,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    126312012123
    • NoteAirbag light on at time of test
    • NoteSteel brake pipes into rear flexy hoses corroded

  17. Pass84,728 miles (+1,947)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,728 miles
    Test number
    885356591097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag warning light on

  18. Pass82,781 miles (+2,775)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,781 miles
    Test number
    620774800105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  19. Pass80,006 miles (+2,306)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    861427109170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass77,700 miles (+3,396)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,700 miles
    Test number
    122160918127
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel
    • NoteNearside rear mud flap slightly insecure

  21. Pass74,304 miles (+6,026)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,304 miles
    Test number
    653433497086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePark lever high just satisfactory fo test

  22. Pass68,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    111350096411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y894 LHD

Does Y894 LHD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y894 LHD expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y894 LHD?
The MOT on Y894 LHD expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y894 LHD done?
Y894 LHD was recorded at 108,859 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2022, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
Has Y894 LHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y894 LHD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y894 LHD 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 Y894 LHD find?
Y894 LHD passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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