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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,995 cc

X76 YLJMOT history

X76 YLJ is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

X76 YLJ red 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,612 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X76 YLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X76 YLJ was last recorded at 142,612 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 15,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,545 miles · 22 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
15,067 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,612 miles
  • 2021 – 127,545 miles
  • 2019 – 127,519 miles
  • 2018 – 126,205 miles
  • 2017 – 124,242 miles
  • 2016 – 121,354 miles
  • 2015 – 114,735 miles
  • 2014 – 112,276 miles
  • 2013 – 101,489 miles
  • 2012 – 88,429 miles
  • 2011 – 75,376 miles
  • 2010 – 64,626 miles
  • 2009 – 58,906 miles
  • 2008 – 51,737 miles
  • 2007 – 45,357 miles
  • 2006 – 37,111 miles
  • 2005 – 31,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,612 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,612 miles (+15,067)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,612 miles
    Test number
    285824112021
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,545 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,545 miles
    Test number
    688731398553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail127,543 miles (+10)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    545359813757
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a cut in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail127,533 miles (+14)2 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,533 miles
    Test number
    824635358246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,519 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,519 miles
    Test number
    970801183232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail127,519 miles (+1,314)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,519 miles
    Test number
    622812450846
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass126,205 miles (+1,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,205 miles
    Test number
    387266830339
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass124,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    102720190316
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres slight wear to inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail124,242 miles (+2,888)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    737770848704
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres slight wear to inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass121,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    767802594714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail121,354 miles (+6,619)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    644409327252
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass114,735 miles (+2,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    516801605134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail112,276 miles (+10,787)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,276 miles
    Test number
    255682934367
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted

  14. Pass101,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    415736333304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail101,489 miles (+13,060)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,489 miles
    Test number
    798186633393
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass88,429 miles (+13,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    199223012373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail75,376 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    337665501309
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass75,376 miles (+10,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,376 miles
    Test number
    476275901355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass64,626 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    351496100306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,906 miles (+7,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    614849309310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,737 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    391630218335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,357 miles (+8,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,357 miles
    Test number
    143901317308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,111 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,111 miles
    Test number
    302796106370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    824477305370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X76 YLJ

Does X76 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X76 YLJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X76 YLJ?
The MOT on X76 YLJ is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X76 YLJ done?
X76 YLJ was recorded at 142,612 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has X76 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X76 YLJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on X76 YLJ 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 X76 YLJ find?
X76 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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