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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K70 YCEMOT history

K70 YCE is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1993. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
46,356 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 YCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
13 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 YCE was last recorded at 46,356 miles on 26 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,310 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,356 miles
  • 2025 – 46,036 miles
  • 2024 – 45,639 miles
  • 2023 – 45,262 miles
  • 2022 – 44,844 miles
  • 2021 – 44,464 miles
  • 2020 – 44,199 miles
  • 2019 – 43,637 miles
  • 2018 – 42,630 miles
  • 2017 – 42,132 miles
  • 2016 – 41,269 miles
  • 2015 – 40,457 miles
  • 2014 – 39,835 miles
  • 2013 – 39,201 miles
  • 2012 – 38,489 miles
  • 2011 – 37,984 miles
  • 2010 – 37,304 miles
  • 2009 – 36,784 miles
  • 2008 – 35,922 miles
  • 2007 – 34,693 miles
  • 2006 – 33,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,356 miles (+46)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    195832218050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail46,310 miles (+274)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,310 miles
    Test number
    184331881852
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tail light slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass46,036 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    685902091011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail46,036 miles (+397)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    575275331145
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass45,639 miles (+377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,639 miles
    Test number
    685639915093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,262 miles
    Test number
    725405841543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail45,262 miles (+418)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,262 miles
    Test number
    889861594703
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    542334445701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail44,844 miles (+380)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,844 miles
    Test number
    853715907788
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both tail box mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass44,464 miles (+265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,464 miles
    Test number
    685153469209
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass44,199 miles (+562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,199 miles
    Test number
    274876220831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass43,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    741153229259
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail43,637 miles (+1,007)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    620336889285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass42,630 miles (+498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,630 miles
    Test number
    616420938216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass42,132 miles (+863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    42,132 miles
    Test number
    418189678143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass41,269 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    114168621673
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass40,457 miles (+622)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,457 miles
    Test number
    918906305193
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs rusty and pitted

  18. Pass39,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,835 miles
    Test number
    585476024119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail389,835 miles (+350,634)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    389,835 miles
    Test number
    176926324181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass39,201 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    237483843161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,489 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    205082402173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,984 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    456359921101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,304 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    203765720402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,784 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    394820019116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,922 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,922 miles
    Test number
    861202618130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,693 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,693 miles
    Test number
    291286707484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass33,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,245 miles
    Test number
    274328606439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 YCE

Does K70 YCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 YCE is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 YCE?
The MOT on K70 YCE is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 YCE done?
K70 YCE was recorded at 46,356 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 652 miles a year.
Has K70 YCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 YCE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K70 YCE 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 K70 YCE find?
K70 YCE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 5 more.

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