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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

K70 YHGMOT history

K70 YHG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

K70 YHG green 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 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
189,386 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 YHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 YHG was last recorded at 189,386 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2011: 139,582 miles, lower than 145,797 miles on 22 Jun 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,098 miles · 18 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,386 miles
  • 2024 – 189,098 miles
  • 2023 – 189,084 miles
  • 2022 – 185,283 miles
  • 2021 – 183,928 miles
  • 2020 – 180,735 miles
  • 2018 – 176,289 miles
  • 2016 – 155,082 miles
  • 2015 – 150,693 miles
  • 2013 – 149,665 miles
  • 2012 – 148,919 miles
  • 2011 – 147,579 miles
  • 2010 – 145,797 miles
  • 2009 – 144,325 miles
  • 2008 – 142,447 miles
  • 2007 – 139,267 miles
  • 2006 – 128,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,386 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,386 miles
    Test number
    804217952464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail189,386 miles (+288)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,386 miles
    Test number
    628302893096
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass189,098 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    189,098 miles
    Test number
    604032340279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail189,094 miles (+10)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,094 miles
    Test number
    726415411566
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail189,084 miles (+3,801)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,084 miles
    Test number
    529072154223
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,283 miles (+1,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,283 miles
    Test number
    767867248139
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Surface corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass183,928 miles (+3,193)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    183,928 miles
    Test number
    287260509050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,735 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    180,735 miles
    Test number
    577760643263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass176,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    176,289 miles
    Test number
    366443668398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    612329437470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,082 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    163707640646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass150,693 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,693 miles
    Test number
    988066515031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre tread is cut

  13. Fail150,693 miles (+1,028)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,693 miles
    Test number
    469545615081
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre tread is cut

  14. Pass149,665 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    188699643282
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is hanging on exhaust
    • NoteO/S/F tyre has a cut across the tread

  15. Fail149,664 miles (+745)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,664 miles
    Test number
    895379743223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield is hanging on exhaust
    • NoteO/S/F tyre has a cut across the tread

  16. Pass148,919 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    148,919 miles
    Test number
    555458582162
    • NoteFront and rear suspension conponants are all coroded

  17. Fail148,919 miles (+1,340)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,919 miles
    Test number
    877258882155
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension conponants are all coroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass147,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    147,579 miles
    Test number
    725743681166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail139,582 miles (-6,215)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,582 miles
    Test number
    979513381123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass145,797 miles (+1,472)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    145,797 miles
    Test number
    650573370105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to body on lock to lock check

  21. Pass144,325 miles (+1,878)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    144,325 miles
    Test number
    813272669163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cut all the way across tread pattern not exposing cords

  22. Pass142,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    224197478413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail142,447 miles (+3,180)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    174076178131
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass139,267 miles (+10,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    139,267 miles
    Test number
    952634687134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass128,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    850731686112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K70 YHG

Does K70 YHG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 YHG expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 YHG?
The MOT on K70 YHG expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 YHG done?
K70 YHG was recorded at 189,386 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has K70 YHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 YHG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 YHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K70 YHG find?
K70 YHG passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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