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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

T70 YAPMOT history

T70 YAP is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,104 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 YAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 YAP was last recorded at 76,104 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,816 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,288 miles
Average per year
2,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,104 miles
  • 2025 – 73,816 miles
  • 2023 – 71,734 miles
  • 2022 – 70,701 miles
  • 2020 – 68,394 miles
  • 2018 – 64,565 miles
  • 2017 – 61,122 miles
  • 2015 – 59,440 miles
  • 2014 – 53,975 miles
  • 2013 – 51,419 miles
  • 2012 – 47,112 miles
  • 2011 – 41,284 miles
  • 2010 – 36,006 miles
  • 2009 – 31,818 miles
  • 2008 – 26,833 miles
  • 2007 – 21,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,104 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,104 miles (+2,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,104 miles
    Test number
    330207956232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,816 miles (+2,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    395847925051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass71,734 miles (+1,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    731238688710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,701 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,701 miles
    Test number
    724265593238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass70,042 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,042 miles
    Test number
    891203092745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    873040326193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,394 miles (+1,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    473222341361
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass66,961 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,961 miles
    Test number
    513319889450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,565 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,565 miles
    Test number
    971296766575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,219 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,219 miles
    Test number
    296945807143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,218 miles (+2,096)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,218 miles
    Test number
    258112108396
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass61,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,122 miles
    Test number
    270616336624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail61,121 miles (+1,681)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    816000104275
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass59,440 miles (+1,526)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,440 miles
    Test number
    959877212693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,914 miles (+3,939)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,914 miles
    Test number
    948402115095
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing unevenly

  16. Pass53,975 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    578511714083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,419 miles (+4,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    129752613019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,112 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    808372752046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,284 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,284 miles
    Test number
    395869581080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail41,278 miles (+5,272)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,278 miles
    Test number
    526548381066
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass36,006 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    472387370050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,818 miles (+4,985)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,818 miles
    Test number
    642416789005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCannot check under plastic panels

  23. Pass26,833 miles (+4,877)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,833 miles
    Test number
    151079188031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,956 miles
    Test number
    171500387488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T70 YAP

Does T70 YAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 YAP is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T70 YAP?
The MOT on T70 YAP is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T70 YAP done?
T70 YAP was recorded at 76,104 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,880 miles a year.
Has T70 YAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 YAP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T70 YAP 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 T70 YAP find?
T70 YAP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor; oil leak, but not excessive.

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