BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 1996 · 1,991 cc
P786 YPLMOT history
P786 YPL is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 169,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 169,434 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,025 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P786 YPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 9 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P786 YPL was last recorded at 169,434 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 2,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 167,095 miles · 21 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,339 miles
- Average per year
- 3,025 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,434 miles
- 2023 – 167,095 miles
- 2016 – 159,821 miles
- 2015 – 147,752 miles
- 2014 – 136,093 miles
- 2013 – 135,311 miles
- 2012 – 134,525 miles
- 2011 – 126,356 miles
- 2010 – 120,226 miles
- 2009 – 119,140 miles
- 2008 – 116,007 miles
- 2006 – 115,110 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,434 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,434 miles (+2,339)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 169,434 miles
- Test number
- 3521865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,095 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 167,095 miles
- Test number
- 1649536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,043 miles (+7,222)
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,043 miles
- Test number
- 1632487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 159,821 miles
- Test number
- 647605801054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,821 miles (+12,069)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,821 miles
- Test number
- 167210662717
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass147,752 miles (+11,659)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 147,752 miles
- Test number
- 420039504429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,093 miles (+782)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 136,093 miles
- Test number
- 339885544445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,311 miles (+786)1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 135,311 miles
- Test number
- 379863033453
- DangerousNearside rear wheel excessively binding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOffside front tyre has cracked tread
Pass134,525 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 134,525 miles
- Test number
- 668030342235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,513 miles (+8,157)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,513 miles
- Test number
- 287247932280
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust bracket broken
Pass126,356 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 126,356 miles
- Test number
- 189996741202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,182 miles (+5,956)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,182 miles
- Test number
- 447171131278
- FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass120,226 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 120,226 miles
- Test number
- 710795320262
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass119,140 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 119,140 miles
- Test number
- 291429539231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,140 miles (+3,133)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,140 miles
- Test number
- 293509539247
- Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass116,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 116,007 miles
- Test number
- 942871198133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,007 miles (+897)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,007 miles
- Test number
- 273049588417
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass115,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 115,110 miles
- Test number
- 302277976267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P786 YPL
- Does P786 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P786 YPL expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P786 YPL?
- The MOT on P786 YPL expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P786 YPL done?
- P786 YPL was recorded at 169,434 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 3,025 miles a year.
- Has P786 YPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P786 YPL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on P786 YPL 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 P786 YPL find?
- P786 YPL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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