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

Y278 YEBMOT history

Y278 YEB is a blue and white petrol BMW R Series first used on 17 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,161 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 YEB
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
17 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 YEB was last recorded at 51,161 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,884 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,277 miles
Average per year
1,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,161 miles
  • 2025 – 49,884 miles
  • 2024 – 48,681 miles
  • 2023 – 44,641 miles
  • 2022 – 39,690 miles
  • 2019 – 39,607 miles
  • 2018 – 39,108 miles
  • 2017 – 38,001 miles
  • 2016 – 36,562 miles
  • 2015 – 35,375 miles
  • 2014 – 32,181 miles
  • 2013 – 31,551 miles
  • 2012 – 31,401 miles
  • 2011 – 31,175 miles
  • 2010 – 30,872 miles
  • 2009 – 30,625 miles
  • 2008 – 28,735 miles
  • 2007 – 28,577 miles
  • 2006 – 27,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,161 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,161 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,161 miles
    Test number
    841960180319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,884 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,884 miles
    Test number
    496329701661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,681 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,681 miles
    Test number
    522508678140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,641 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,641 miles
    Test number
    913551459116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,638 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,638 miles
    Test number
    404880230009
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Pass39,690 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,690 miles
    Test number
    362460314410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,607 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,607 miles
    Test number
    383590396943
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass39,108 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,108 miles
    Test number
    998793875773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,001 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    542895481952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,562 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,562 miles
    Test number
    274741856316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,375 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,375 miles
    Test number
    318058895139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,181 miles (+543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    32,181 miles
    Test number
    336074984183
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  13. Pass31,638 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,638 miles
    Test number
    936415564056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,551 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    508789683156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,401 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    827020772133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,175 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    976372861135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,872 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    354997770120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,625 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    340568879178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,735 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,735 miles
    Test number
    324959148186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,577 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    182299357158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    202169556116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 YEB

Does Y278 YEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 YEB is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 YEB?
The MOT on Y278 YEB is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 YEB done?
Y278 YEB was recorded at 51,161 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,159 miles a year.
Has Y278 YEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 YEB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 YEB 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 YEB find?
Y278 YEB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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