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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,926 cc

R3 YPAMOT history

R3 YPA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

R3 YPA silver 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,289 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R3 YPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R3 YPA was last recorded at 196,289 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 9,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,474 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,815 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,289 miles
  • 2025 – 186,474 miles
  • 2024 – 176,960 miles
  • 2023 – 167,741 miles
  • 2022 – 158,294 miles
  • 2021 – 147,944 miles
  • 2019 – 135,726 miles
  • 2018 – 127,117 miles
  • 2017 – 121,848 miles
  • 2016 – 119,136 miles
  • 2014 – 115,590 miles
  • 2013 – 113,896 miles
  • 2012 – 105,432 miles
  • 2011 – 97,604 miles
  • 2010 – 68,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,289 miles (+9,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,289 miles
    Test number
    350418135974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,474 miles (+9,514)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,474 miles
    Test number
    381663759734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,960 miles (+9,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,960 miles
    Test number
    593903418198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass167,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,741 miles
    Test number
    968673786367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,741 miles (+9,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,741 miles
    Test number
    246704143548
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass158,294 miles (+10,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,294 miles
    Test number
    185784078747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,944 miles (+12,218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,944 miles
    Test number
    295625717099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass135,726 miles (+8,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,726 miles
    Test number
    450905573376
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,117 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,117 miles
    Test number
    753754888214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,101 miles (+5,253)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    840567235055
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,848 miles (+54)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,848 miles
    Test number
    929258500156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front arch trim insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sensor wires stretches on lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel alignment out of adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  12. Fail121,794 miles (+2,658)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    978078672220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel alignment excessively out of adjustment
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Insecure (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer side wall damaged

  13. Pass119,136 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    119,136 miles
    Test number
    930762845516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,590 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,590 miles
    Test number
    698494744250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,588 miles (+1,692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    387821144464
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  16. Pass113,896 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    586622543241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    267730532249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,432 miles (+7,828)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,432 miles
    Test number
    317499322428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass97,604 miles (+29,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    125893641229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,509 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    293053220251
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about R3 YPA

Does R3 YPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R3 YPA is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R3 YPA?
The MOT on R3 YPA is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R3 YPA done?
R3 YPA was recorded at 196,289 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has R3 YPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R3 YPA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R3 YPA 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 R3 YPA find?
R3 YPA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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