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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X789 YUGMOT history

X789 YUG is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 148,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

X789 YUG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
148,062 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 YUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X789 YUG was last recorded at 148,062 miles on 29 May 2026, 6,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2009: 66,784 miles, lower than 66,793 miles on 23 Nov 2009.

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
141,669 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,393 miles
Average per year
5,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,062 miles
  • 2025 – 141,669 miles
  • 2024 – 141,180 miles
  • 2022 – 136,256 miles
  • 2020 – 132,457 miles
  • 2019 – 127,118 miles
  • 2018 – 124,509 miles
  • 2017 – 122,721 miles
  • 2016 – 119,457 miles
  • 2015 – 109,075 miles
  • 2014 – 99,745 miles
  • 2013 – 93,996 miles
  • 2012 – 88,287 miles
  • 2011 – 78,728 miles
  • 2010 – 72,899 miles
  • 2009 – 66,784 miles
  • 2008 – 60,432 miles
  • 2007 – 53,047 miles
  • 2006 – 43,016 miles
  • 2005 – 35,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,062 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chaffing suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chaffing fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on display
  • AdvisoryEml on display
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Wheel arches corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,062 miles (+6,393)2 dangerous8 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,062 miles
    Test number
    514325399869
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chaffing suspension arm (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing drive shaft (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Chaffing fuel filler neck (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on display
    • AdvisoryEml on display
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryMultiple suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass141,669 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    703323776604
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,669 miles (+489)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    485869351263
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,180 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,180 miles
    Test number
    253295713803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail141,180 miles (+149)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,180 miles
    Test number
    757935214553
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail141,031 miles (+4,775)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    658465645478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,256 miles (+1,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,256 miles
    Test number
    139243371810
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass135,014 miles (+2,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    986069120162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,457 miles
    Test number
    557563736700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,457 miles (+5,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,457 miles
    Test number
    455771937688
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,118 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    135373849557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass124,509 miles (+1,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,509 miles
    Test number
    119359774604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass122,721 miles (+3,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,721 miles
    Test number
    899152734141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass119,457 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    622246272896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,075 miles (+9,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,075 miles
    Test number
    527904278277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass99,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    698326034375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,745 miles (+5,749)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,745 miles
    Test number
    425946934446
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail93,996 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    106036013376
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  19. Pass93,996 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    346606513383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,287 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    419663632336
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass88,287 miles (+9,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,287 miles
    Test number
    545653432360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,728 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    648964531332
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass72,899 miles (+6,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    173223520306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,784 miles (-9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,784 miles
    Test number
    420108329461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  25. Fail66,793 miles (+6,361)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,793 miles
    Test number
    354287729384
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  26. Pass60,432 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,432 miles
    Test number
    721875128342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,047 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    134207917389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,016 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    191987226377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    131171215338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 YUG

Does X789 YUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 YUG expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 YUG?
The MOT on X789 YUG expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 YUG done?
X789 YUG was recorded at 148,062 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,484 miles a year.
Has X789 YUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 YUG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X789 YUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X789 YUG find?
X789 YUG failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 11 advisories: rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 21 more.

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