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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y276 EPRMOT history

Y276 EPR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 88,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

Y276 EPR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,932 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 EPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 EPR was last recorded at 88,932 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,928 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,932 miles
  • 2024 – 79,899 miles
  • 2023 – 77,156 miles
  • 2022 – 73,309 miles
  • 2021 – 68,011 miles
  • 2020 – 65,755 miles
  • 2019 – 63,003 miles
  • 2018 – 60,608 miles
  • 2017 – 57,702 miles
  • 2016 – 54,728 miles
  • 2015 – 51,954 miles
  • 2014 – 49,108 miles
  • 2013 – 46,618 miles
  • 2012 – 44,132 miles
  • 2011 – 40,782 miles
  • 2010 – 37,974 miles
  • 2009 – 35,698 miles
  • 2008 – 33,119 miles
  • 2007 – 30,701 miles
  • 2006 – 28,217 miles
  • 2005 – 25,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,932 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel near limit
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlastic silly covers fitted
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,932 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,932 miles
    Test number
    582370289169
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel near limit
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlastic silly covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,928 miles (+9,029)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,928 miles
    Test number
    962096833998
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs sensor wiring insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel near limits
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  3. Pass79,899 miles (+2,743)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,899 miles
    Test number
    699194187192
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills corroded

  4. Pass77,156 miles (+3,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    891686479024
    • 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))

  5. Pass73,309 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,309 miles
    Test number
    461236425494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,011 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,011 miles
    Test number
    263704835358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,755 miles (+2,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,755 miles
    Test number
    455498811746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,003 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,003 miles
    Test number
    471376623142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,608 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    938718741938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,702 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,702 miles
    Test number
    328388458197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,728 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,728 miles
    Test number
    953971624206
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing

  12. Fail54,726 miles (+2,772)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    580797367206
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing

  13. Pass51,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    821174584963
    • AdvisoryStone chip in o/s screen

  14. Fail51,952 miles (+2,844)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,952 miles
    Test number
    818456884567
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryStone chip in o/s screen

  15. Pass49,108 miles (+2,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    616669824336
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass46,618 miles (+2,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    629323423318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass44,132 miles (+3,350)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    425818022389
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight movement offside & nearside front lower arm rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play offside steering arm

  18. Pass40,782 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,782 miles
    Test number
    655948991226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,974 miles (+2,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    730032010303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNsf tyre edge worn raised shoulder and cracking

  20. Pass35,698 miles (+2,579)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    452986619303
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteSlight play offside steering rack arm

  21. Fail33,119 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    694478018331
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  22. Pass33,119 miles (+2,418)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    972248818379
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to delaminate
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  23. Pass30,701 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    220405907317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,217 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,217 miles
    Test number
    530915126321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,207 miles (+3,016)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,207 miles
    Test number
    660421526345
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass25,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    25,191 miles
    Test number
    453432025378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y276 EPR

Does Y276 EPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 EPR is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y276 EPR?
The MOT on Y276 EPR is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y276 EPR done?
Y276 EPR was recorded at 88,932 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has Y276 EPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 EPR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y276 EPR 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 Y276 EPR find?
Y276 EPR passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: handbrake travel near limit; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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