BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
Y278 NCAMOT history
Y278 NCA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 132,161 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 132,161 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,769 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y278 NCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y278 NCA was last recorded at 132,161 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,032 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 129 miles
- Average per year
- 3,769 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,161 miles
- 2024 – 124,421 miles
- 2023 – 118,077 miles
- 2022 – 117,233 miles
- 2012 – 105,749 miles
- 2011 – 93,020 miles
- 2010 – 84,795 miles
- 2009 – 80,714 miles
- 2008 – 78,714 miles
- 2007 – 70,127 miles
- 2006 – 59,014 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,161 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit has condensation ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,161 miles (+129)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 132,161 miles
- Test number
- 434788640026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit has condensation ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,032 miles (+7,611)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,032 miles
- Test number
- 439672164237
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lamp unit has a build of condensation on the inside
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass124,421 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,421 miles
- Test number
- 506701902987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,360 miles (+6,283)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,360 miles
- Test number
- 385087089862
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,077 miles (+844)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,077 miles
- Test number
- 475514433848
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,233 miles (+11,484)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 117,233 miles
- Test number
- 412827421182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 105,749 miles
- Test number
- 447237332193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail105,749 miles (+12,729)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,749 miles
- Test number
- 118977332166
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass93,020 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 93,020 miles
- Test number
- 807026721140
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail93,020 miles (+8,225)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,020 miles
- Test number
- 705635521183
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass84,795 miles (+4,081)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 84,795 miles
- Test number
- 690261020189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,714 miles (+2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 80,714 miles
- Test number
- 152354499451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,714 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 78,714 miles
- Test number
- 700326218120
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail78,714 miles (+8,587)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,714 miles
- Test number
- 632526318167
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass70,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 70,127 miles
- Test number
- 884461427154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,127 miles (+11,113)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,127 miles
- Test number
- 102541827145
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass59,014 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 59,014 miles
- Test number
- 280337616404
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about Y278 NCA
- Does Y278 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y278 NCA expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y278 NCA?
- The MOT on Y278 NCA expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y278 NCA done?
- Y278 NCA was recorded at 132,161 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 3,769 miles a year.
- Has Y278 NCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y278 NCA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y278 NCA 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 Y278 NCA find?
- Y278 NCA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear lamp unit has condensation ingress; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, and 2 more.
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