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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

679 PYCMOT history

679 PYC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

679 PYC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,796 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
679 PYC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

679 PYC was last recorded at 111,796 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,059 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
737 miles
Average per year
5,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,796 miles
  • 2025 – 111,059 miles
  • 2024 – 110,390 miles
  • 2023 – 109,644 miles
  • 2022 – 108,871 miles
  • 2021 – 101,241 miles
  • 2020 – 95,857 miles
  • 2019 – 86,344 miles
  • 2018 – 73,427 miles
  • 2017 – 69,426 miles
  • 2016 – 65,415 miles
  • 2015 – 61,388 miles
  • 2014 – 55,089 miles
  • 2013 – 46,029 miles
  • 2012 – 37,410 miles
  • 2010 – 25,260 miles
  • 2009 – 17,946 miles
  • 2008 – 15,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,796 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and slightly twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,796 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,796 miles
    Test number
    932759214044
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)

  2. Fail111,796 miles (+737)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,796 miles
    Test number
    681101532432
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted)

  3. Pass111,059 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    821537200031
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates slightly loose

  4. Fail111,059 miles (+669)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    759734555295
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates slightly loose

  5. Pass110,390 miles (+746)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    420597800919
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    807515728582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  7. Fail109,644 miles (+773)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,644 miles
    Test number
    566352637711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  8. Pass108,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    557262818523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail108,871 miles (+7,630)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    740897599983
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass101,241 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    549878686816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,196 miles (+5,339)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,196 miles
    Test number
    179120120447
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate loose

  12. Pass95,857 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,857 miles
    Test number
    385705244972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,806 miles (+9,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,806 miles
    Test number
    549797675881
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass86,344 miles (+12,917)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    403286392889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,427 miles (+4,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,427 miles
    Test number
    360877478570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tyre bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges of tyre bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  16. Pass69,426 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,426 miles
    Test number
    239157733307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,415 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    643082159260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,388 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    617767985008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    367956384025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,089 miles (+9,060)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    909115384006
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass46,029 miles (+8,619)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    679686383015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    205812362014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,410 miles (+12,150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,410 miles
    Test number
    987210462012
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass25,260 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    842945140290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,946 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,946 miles
    Test number
    570864349271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,242 miles
    Test number
    473655938253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 679 PYC

What vehicle is registration 679 PYC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 679 PYC on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 679 PYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 679 PYC is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 679 PYC?
The MOT on 679 PYC is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 679 PYC done?
679 PYC was recorded at 111,796 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,464 miles a year.
Has 679 PYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 679 PYC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 679 PYC 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 679 PYC find?
679 PYC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front outer sill corroded (plastic sill covers fitted), and 2 more.

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