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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

X78 YRUMOT history

X78 YRU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

X78 YRU silver 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
31,702 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 YRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 YRU was last recorded at 31,702 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2007: 11,415 miles, lower than 98,884 miles on 1 Sept 2006.

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
31,634 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,702 miles
  • 2025 – 31,634 miles
  • 2024 – 31,027 miles
  • 2023 – 30,275 miles
  • 2022 – 29,339 miles
  • 2021 – 28,667 miles
  • 2020 – 27,788 miles
  • 2019 – 26,536 miles
  • 2018 – 25,189 miles
  • 2017 – 23,085 miles
  • 2016 – 21,797 miles
  • 2015 – 20,495 miles
  • 2014 – 19,204 miles
  • 2013 – 18,183 miles
  • 2012 – 17,218 miles
  • 2011 – 15,902 miles
  • 2010 – 14,927 miles
  • 2009 – 13,904 miles
  • 2008 – 12,570 miles
  • 2007 – 11,415 miles
  • 2006 – 98,884 miles
  • 2005 – 8,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,702 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryMIL IlluminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,702 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    337329503542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMIL Illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass31,634 miles (+607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,634 miles
    Test number
    172387562726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMIL Illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass31,027 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    31,027 miles
    Test number
    877616403589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMil on

  4. Pass30,275 miles (+936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,275 miles
    Test number
    357767642751
    • AdvisoryM I L light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat adjustment restricted

  5. Pass29,339 miles (+672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    29,339 miles
    Test number
    963038218398
    • AdvisoryM I L on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat movement restricted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass28,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    753316571626
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on indicating a fault

  7. Fail28,667 miles (+879)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    808738928690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMalfunction indicator light on indicating a fault

  8. Pass27,788 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,788 miles
    Test number
    196559783546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,536 miles
    Test number
    837700174214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,536 miles (+1,347)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,536 miles
    Test number
    411443175837
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass25,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    381235324656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,189 miles (+2,104)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,189 miles
    Test number
    695604582526
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

  13. Pass23,085 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,085 miles
    Test number
    623718708426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,797 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    497395963032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,495 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    769194345206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,204 miles (+1,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,204 miles
    Test number
    396355744437
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass18,183 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,183 miles
    Test number
    369196143262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,218 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    17,218 miles
    Test number
    798677442213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,902 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,902 miles
    Test number
    157085341206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,927 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    14,927 miles
    Test number
    332763740456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass13,904 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,904 miles
    Test number
    620274949218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,570 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,570 miles
    Test number
    313775548447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,415 miles (-87,469)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    11,415 miles
    Test number
    792753847259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass98,884 miles (+90,861)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    613484846244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    8,023 miles
    Test number
    454874745224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 YRU

Does X78 YRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 YRU is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 YRU?
The MOT on X78 YRU 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 X78 YRU done?
X78 YRU was recorded at 31,702 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has X78 YRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 YRU has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on X78 YRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X78 YRU find?
X78 YRU passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; mil illuminated; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured both.

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