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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S70 YLRMOT history

S70 YLR is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S70 YLR white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,171 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 YLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 YLR was last recorded at 166,171 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 12,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,305 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,866 miles
Average per year
12,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,171 miles
  • 2024 – 153,305 miles
  • 2023 – 135,259 miles
  • 2022 – 124,668 miles
  • 2021 – 115,970 miles
  • 2020 – 94,733 miles
  • 2019 – 86,043 miles
  • 2018 – 75,023 miles
  • 2017 – 62,889 miles
  • 2016 – 48,284 miles
  • 2015 – 35,644 miles
  • 2014 – 25,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tires (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    709070737309
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tires (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail166,171 miles (+12,866)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,171 miles
    Test number
    702917491172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tires (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass153,305 miles (+18,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,305 miles
    Test number
    322213894893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass135,259 miles (+10,591)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,259 miles
    Test number
    169331543245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,668 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    793679860779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,970 miles (+21,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,970 miles
    Test number
    186184438988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,733 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,733 miles
    Test number
    762306401151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,043 miles (+11,020)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,043 miles
    Test number
    556714717814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,023 miles (+12,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    942921067213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,889 miles (+14,605)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,889 miles
    Test number
    927224642343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    248515042665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & nearside front outer sidewall damaged 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail48,284 miles (+12,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    768565395783
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm & nearside front outer sidewall damaged 225/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass35,644 miles (+9,951)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,644 miles
    Test number
    667576475003
    • NoteFront disc's lipped
    • NoteRear disc's lipped, pads getting low
    • NoteClean emissions, no readout possible
  14. Pass25,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,693 miles
    Test number
    308068854071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail25,693 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,693 miles
    Test number
    957197854069
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S70 YLR

Does S70 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 YLR is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 YLR?
The MOT on S70 YLR is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 YLR done?
S70 YLR was recorded at 166,171 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 12,019 miles a year.
Has S70 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 YLR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 YLR 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 S70 YLR find?
S70 YLR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tires.

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