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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

Y26 KRNMOT history

Y26 KRN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 98,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

Y26 KRN 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,586 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 KRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 KRN was last recorded at 98,586 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,582 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,586 miles
  • 2025 – 94,125 miles
  • 2024 – 88,097 miles
  • 2023 – 83,089 miles
  • 2022 – 69,744 miles
  • 2021 – 69,256 miles
  • 2020 – 60,550 miles
  • 2019 – 52,777 miles
  • 2018 – 47,246 miles
  • 2017 – 42,347 miles
  • 2016 – 37,338 miles
  • 2015 – 35,870 miles
  • 2014 – 33,802 miles
  • 2013 – 32,012 miles
  • 2012 – 29,630 miles
  • 2011 – 27,014 miles
  • 2010 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,586 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,586 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    161032009068
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail98,582 miles (+4,457)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,582 miles
    Test number
    339456249667
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sign of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass94,125 miles (+6,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,125 miles
    Test number
    788996793204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass88,097 miles (+5,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    88,097 miles
    Test number
    753467121228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,089 miles (+13,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    140335729280
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LEGAL LIMIT and BALD inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass69,744 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    755835699014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,256 miles
    Test number
    174505842831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,254 miles (+8,704)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,254 miles
    Test number
    884347248824
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass60,550 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    743275798523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,777 miles (+5,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    452942828996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass47,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    194862701367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,246 miles (+4,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    880372998569
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  13. Pass42,347 miles (+5,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,347 miles
    Test number
    629646112841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff.
  14. Pass37,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    439411474872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,338 miles (+1,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,338 miles
    Test number
    926286908237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass35,870 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,870 miles
    Test number
    179679394131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,802 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,802 miles
    Test number
    348823024310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,012 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    32,012 miles
    Test number
    855239523358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,004 miles (+2,374)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,004 miles
    Test number
    705467223372
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  20. Pass29,630 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,630 miles
    Test number
    435670742448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,014 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    675213541394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    663018340379
    • NoteInner side of n/s front disc brake in poor condition

Questions about Y26 KRN

Does Y26 KRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 KRN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 KRN?
The MOT on Y26 KRN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 KRN done?
Y26 KRN was recorded at 98,586 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has Y26 KRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 KRN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 KRN 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 Y26 KRN find?
Y26 KRN passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower forward arm; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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