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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

P474 YBOMOT history

P474 YBO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

P474 YBO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,126 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 YBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P474 YBO was last recorded at 175,126 miles on 1 May 2026, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,265 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
2,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,126 miles
  • 2024 – 174,265 miles
  • 2022 – 172,860 miles
  • 2021 – 170,346 miles
  • 2020 – 166,495 miles
  • 2013 – 161,556 miles
  • 2012 – 154,184 miles
  • 2011 – 149,921 miles
  • 2010 – 145,611 miles
  • 2009 – 139,403 miles
  • 2008 – 135,048 miles
  • 2007 – 128,240 miles
  • 2006 – 120,702 miles
  • 2005 – 114,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,126 miles (+861)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,126 miles
    Test number
    452996299377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,265 miles
    Test number
    937449646471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail174,265 miles (+1,405)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,265 miles
    Test number
    250902306131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass172,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    172,860 miles
    Test number
    161099408837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,860 miles (+2,514)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,860 miles
    Test number
    355388792844
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts to diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose all bolts to diff (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass170,346 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,346 miles
    Test number
    765738764812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,495 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    166,495 miles
    Test number
    232771699969
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

  8. Fail166,487 miles (+4,931)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,487 miles
    Test number
    510024518011
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure both sides mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides blades very poor (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears

  9. Fail161,556 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,556 miles
    Test number
    319648303384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  10. Pass161,556 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    161,556 miles
    Test number
    325848603388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,843 miles (+6,659)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,843 miles
    Test number
    729946273265
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass154,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    154,184 miles
    Test number
    177016282224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,184 miles (+4,263)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,184 miles
    Test number
    819420082286
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass149,921 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    149,921 miles
    Test number
    719781481273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass145,611 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    145,611 miles
    Test number
    724884680274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,498 miles (+6,095)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,498 miles
    Test number
    834893570250
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass139,403 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    139,403 miles
    Test number
    650094579281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,048 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    135,048 miles
    Test number
    140901398229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail134,912 miles (+6,672)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    133763288238
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass128,240 miles (+7,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    270764787242
    • 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)

  21. Pass120,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    120,702 miles
    Test number
    801284986206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,702 miles (+6,545)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,702 miles
    Test number
    924354486205
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass114,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    121215485294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P474 YBO

Does P474 YBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P474 YBO is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P474 YBO?
The MOT on P474 YBO is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P474 YBO done?
P474 YBO was recorded at 175,126 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,967 miles a year.
Has P474 YBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 YBO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on P474 YBO 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 P474 YBO find?
P474 YBO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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