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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

K28 YYMMOT history

K28 YYM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

K28 YYM blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,469 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K28 YYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K28 YYM was last recorded at 144,469 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,847 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,622 miles
Average per year
5,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,469 miles
  • 2025 – 142,847 miles
  • 2024 – 140,919 miles
  • 2023 – 133,503 miles
  • 2022 – 131,126 miles
  • 2021 – 127,928 miles
  • 2020 – 124,854 miles
  • 2019 – 121,149 miles
  • 2018 – 115,000 miles
  • 2017 – 109,163 miles
  • 2016 – 104,279 miles
  • 2015 – 97,519 miles
  • 2014 – 90,679 miles
  • 2013 – 84,249 miles
  • 2012 – 76,462 miles
  • 2011 – 69,628 miles
  • 2010 – 65,204 miles
  • 2009 – 62,847 miles
  • 2008 – 58,777 miles
  • 2007 – 49,774 miles
  • 2006 – 42,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,469 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,469 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,469 miles
    Test number
    852234765093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,847 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,847 miles
    Test number
    941343927772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,919 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,919 miles
    Test number
    182775169996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,503 miles (+2,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    234407465201
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  5. Pass131,126 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    176899828246
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has surface corrosion

  6. Pass127,928 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    776622720607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,857 miles (+3,003)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,857 miles
    Test number
    459820084734
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass124,854 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,854 miles
    Test number
    424124834192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail124,853 miles (+3,704)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,853 miles
    Test number
    722970485141
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass121,149 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    701037793436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around offside front jacking point

  11. Fail121,148 miles (+6,148)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,148 miles
    Test number
    381677296227
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around offside front jacking point

  12. Pass115,000 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    620550849850
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake hoses showing perishing/spliting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner tail light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Fail114,999 miles (+5,836)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,999 miles
    Test number
    558532004646
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake hoses showing perishing/spliting
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner tail light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass109,163 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    984030971478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

  15. Fail109,162 miles (+4,883)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,162 miles
    Test number
    917808830815
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass104,279 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,279 miles
    Test number
    350636515149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

  17. Fail104,278 miles (+6,759)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,278 miles
    Test number
    156400559025
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

  18. Pass97,519 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,519 miles
    Test number
    369758714411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,142 miles (+6,463)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    296625228057
    • FailureCentre Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (1.7.3)

  20. Pass90,679 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,679 miles
    Test number
    557433834213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,528 miles (+6,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    379204224485
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass84,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    386379513472
    • NoteFront exhaust mount not capable of supporting exhaust system, although exhaust system is adequetly supported

  23. Fail84,249 miles (+7,787)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    395479613423
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount not capable of supporting exhaust system, although exhaust system is adequetly supported

  24. Pass76,462 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    76,462 miles
    Test number
    628184132232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail76,418 miles (+6,790)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    346780732497
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass69,628 miles (+4,424)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    496363641231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front some play in shock absorber.

  27. Pass65,204 miles (+2,357)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,204 miles
    Test number
    334669590296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre slightly weathered.

  28. Pass62,847 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    871257449281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f jacking pads missing

  29. Fail62,847 miles (+4,070)1 failure11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    170396249243
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f jacking pads missing
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe clip corroded

  30. Pass58,777 miles (+9,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    270885608259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass49,774 miles (+7,419)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,774 miles
    Test number
    722385997114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass42,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,355 miles
    Test number
    660078696198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K28 YYM

Does K28 YYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 YYM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K28 YYM?
The MOT on K28 YYM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K28 YYM done?
K28 YYM was recorded at 144,469 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,068 miles a year.
Has K28 YYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K28 YYM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on K28 YYM 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 K28 YYM find?
K28 YYM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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