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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S39 YGUMOT history

S39 YGU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

S39 YGU 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,096 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 YGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 YGU was last recorded at 141,096 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 6,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2011: 105,307 miles, lower than 108,307 miles on 19 Jan 2011.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,081 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,015 miles
Average per year
3,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,096 miles
  • 2025 – 135,081 miles
  • 2024 – 134,098 miles
  • 2023 – 133,955 miles
  • 2022 – 133,473 miles
  • 2021 – 132,385 miles
  • 2020 – 131,656 miles
  • 2019 – 129,053 miles
  • 2018 – 125,117 miles
  • 2017 – 120,430 miles
  • 2016 – 118,713 miles
  • 2015 – 117,349 miles
  • 2014 – 116,193 miles
  • 2013 – 113,706 miles
  • 2012 – 109,955 miles
  • 2011 – 105,307 miles
  • 2010 – 98,959 miles
  • 2009 – 88,615 miles
  • 2008 – 79,041 miles
  • 2007 – 69,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,096 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    891764924442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,081 miles (+983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,081 miles
    Test number
    763040982458
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass134,098 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,098 miles
    Test number
    188065061801
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass133,955 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,955 miles
    Test number
    486447407444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,473 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,473 miles
    Test number
    592304009345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,385 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,385 miles
    Test number
    257843262827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,656 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,656 miles
    Test number
    324242025075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,053 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,053 miles
    Test number
    722205410771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,117 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,117 miles
    Test number
    874933873165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,430 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    359546723343
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass118,713 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    158225177059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    255967025045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail117,349 miles (+1,156)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,349 miles
    Test number
    517927125096
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass116,193 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,193 miles
    Test number
    986693224025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  15. Fail116,189 miles (+2,483)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,189 miles
    Test number
    868442924023
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass113,706 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,706 miles
    Test number
    986108323008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,704 miles (+3,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    346115623034
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass109,955 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    109,955 miles
    Test number
    706759312017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,307 miles (-3,000)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,307 miles
    Test number
    905280721028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,307 miles (+9,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,307 miles
    Test number
    157169811456
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass98,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    121642930471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail98,959 miles (+10,344)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    541389920043
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass88,615 miles (+9,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    682670439010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass79,041 miles (+9,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    752121528041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass69,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    111572127067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 YGU

Does S39 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S39 YGU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S39 YGU?
The MOT on S39 YGU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S39 YGU done?
S39 YGU was recorded at 141,096 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,729 miles a year.
Has S39 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 YGU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on S39 YGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 YGU find?
S39 YGU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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