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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S76 KYYMOT history

S76 KYY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S76 KYY black 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,237 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2017
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 KYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 KYY was last recorded at 156,237 miles on 2 May 2017, 5,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,130 miles · 20 Apr 2016
Between the last two tests
5,107 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 156,237 miles
  • 2016 – 151,130 miles
  • 2015 – 145,004 miles
  • 2014 – 135,359 miles
  • 2013 – 126,241 miles
  • 2012 – 120,964 miles
  • 2011 – 113,879 miles
  • 2010 – 105,589 miles
  • 2008 – 91,286 miles
  • 2007 – 84,856 miles
  • 2006 – 75,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    999338303911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    408613682349
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    183007714904
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    829527075973
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    272241349929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    674269836469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    441060946596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312534784791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,237 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,237 miles
    Test number
    531118690132
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has overheating issue

  10. Fail156,237 miles (+5,107)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,237 miles
    Test number
    967436588882
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has overheating issue

  11. Pass151,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,130 miles
    Test number
    861832927688
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail151,130 miles (+6,126)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,130 miles
    Test number
    110799424191
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass145,004 miles (+46)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,004 miles
    Test number
    479777415124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arms
    • NoteSlight power steering leak from under bottle

  14. Fail144,958 miles (+9,599)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,958 miles
    Test number
    286702315172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arms
    • NoteSlight power steering leak from under bottle

  15. Pass135,359 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,359 miles
    Test number
    106018104131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,351 miles (+9,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,351 miles
    Test number
    719094504166
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass126,241 miles (+5,277)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    896507603116
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteExhaust heat shields in poor condition and resting on exhaust
    • NoteFront exhaust mount in poor condition

  18. Pass120,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    399852622110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,964 miles (+7,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    185952522180
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass113,879 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    939950311198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail113,878 miles (+8,289)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,878 miles
    Test number
    257989701183
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass105,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    941013910121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    731377119120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    220587019121
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass91,286 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    684469618118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,856 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    174822827160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,855 miles (+9,764)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    180861127158
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass75,091 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    400443026100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S76 KYY

Does S76 KYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 KYY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S76 KYY?
The MOT on S76 KYY is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S76 KYY done?
S76 KYY was recorded at 156,237 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2017, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has S76 KYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 KYY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S76 KYY 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 S76 KYY find?
S76 KYY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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