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BMW R Series

Blue and White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,130 cc

Y278 MNMMOT history

Y278 MNM is a blue and white petrol BMW R Series first used on 23 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
79,736 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 MNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,130 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 MNM was last recorded at 79,736 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2016: 71,313 miles, lower than 71,351 miles on 30 Jul 2016.

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
79,622 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
3,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,736 miles
  • 2025 – 79,622 miles
  • 2024 – 78,230 miles
  • 2023 – 76,785 miles
  • 2022 – 75,889 miles
  • 2021 – 75,282 miles
  • 2020 – 74,447 miles
  • 2019 – 73,863 miles
  • 2018 – 72,920 miles
  • 2017 – 72,183 miles
  • 2016 – 71,313 miles
  • 2015 – 70,716 miles
  • 2014 – 70,168 miles
  • 2013 – 68,293 miles
  • 2012 – 58,875 miles
  • 2011 – 45,082 miles
  • 2010 – 31,487 miles
  • 2009 – 18,957 miles
  • 2008 – 18,690 miles
  • 2007 – 18,007 miles
  • 2006 – 17,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,736 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Centre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Centre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,736 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    79,736 miles
    Test number
    172343886721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,622 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,622 miles
    Test number
    233153615571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,230 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    114985852757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    823916670554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,785 miles (+896)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,785 miles
    Test number
    809017949595
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,889 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    116587405533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,282 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    571447870940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,447 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    860356664606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,863 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    941481188688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,861 miles (+941)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    484361109488
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,920 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    325191881691
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear swing arm mount

  12. Pass72,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    834249693437
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive Has slight free play in suspension (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play Bevel box bearings have slight play (2.4.A.2c)

  13. Fail72,183 miles (+870)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,183 miles
    Test number
    776377579020
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive Has slight free play in suspension (2.4.B.4)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play Bevel box bearings have slight play (2.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass71,313 miles (-38)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    754836827798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,351 miles (+635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    686295842112
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

  16. Pass70,716 miles (+548)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,716 miles
    Test number
    708986415271
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Fail70,168 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    358961624273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

  18. Pass70,168 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    645801624228
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

  19. Pass68,293 miles (+9,418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,293 miles
    Test number
    386695513271
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass58,875 miles (+13,793)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    609966012249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,082 miles (+13,595)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,082 miles
    Test number
    615368801295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,487 miles (+12,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,487 miles
    Test number
    434497300295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,957 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,957 miles
    Test number
    922382309273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,690 miles (+683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,690 miles
    Test number
    173285408204
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  25. Pass18,007 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,007 miles
    Test number
    841151617208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,561 miles
    Test number
    743751496149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 MNM

Does Y278 MNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 MNM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 MNM?
The MOT on Y278 MNM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 MNM done?
Y278 MNM was recorded at 79,736 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,074 miles a year.
Has Y278 MNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 MNM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 MNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 MNM find?
Y278 MNM passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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