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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y304 KRXMOT history

Y304 KRX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y304 KRX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2024
Mileage
162,710 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 KRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y304 KRX was last recorded at 162,710 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2019: 155,899 miles, lower than 158,758 miles on 25 Jan 2019.

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
162,642 miles · 3 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,710 miles
  • 2023 – 162,642 miles
  • 2022 – 162,612 miles
  • 2021 – 162,476 miles
  • 2020 – 162,098 miles
  • 2019 – 155,899 miles
  • 2018 – 150,329 miles
  • 2017 – 145,448 miles
  • 2016 – 140,440 miles
  • 2015 – 133,752 miles
  • 2014 – 127,683 miles
  • 2013 – 120,828 miles
  • 2012 – 118,910 miles
  • 2011 – 114,597 miles
  • 2010 – 110,640 miles
  • 2008 – 106,996 miles
  • 2007 – 101,657 miles
  • 2006 – 96,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail162,710 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEng man light on
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various components of underside body front to rear

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail162,710 miles (+68)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,710 miles
    Test number
    415856904693
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEng man light on
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear inner sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various components of underside body front to rear

  2. Pass162,642 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,642 miles
    Test number
    730923747947
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  3. Fail162,634 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,634 miles
    Test number
    451164462283
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  4. Pass162,612 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    458591204475
    • AdvisoryMil light is on
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion in various places

  5. Pass162,476 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,476 miles
    Test number
    182851378533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,098 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    162,098 miles
    Test number
    682991310900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,095 miles (+6,196)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,095 miles
    Test number
    612968572639
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass155,899 miles (-2,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,899 miles
    Test number
    669936937767
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail158,758 miles (+8,429)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    570952937465
    • MajorSub-frame pin or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES (MARKED ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass150,329 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    149856294350
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Has been removed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  11. Fail150,301 miles (+4,853)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,301 miles
    Test number
    506233129650
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Has been removed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  12. Pass145,448 miles (+5,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    102929449660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates

  13. Pass140,440 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    581630980086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,752 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,752 miles
    Test number
    839577735097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,683 miles (+6,855)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,683 miles
    Test number
    728522844040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,828 miles (+1,918)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    699215243054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,910 miles (+4,313)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,910 miles
    Test number
    439454932052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteREAR AXLE NOISY
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass114,597 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    385383811008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,640 miles (+3,644)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    911337320027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass106,996 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,996 miles
    Test number
    394354458346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,657 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    383213957304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    462631436281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 KRX

Does Y304 KRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y304 KRX expired on 2 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y304 KRX?
The MOT on Y304 KRX expired on 2 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y304 KRX done?
Y304 KRX was recorded at 162,710 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has Y304 KRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 KRX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y304 KRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y304 KRX find?
Y304 KRX failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; offside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel, and 4 more.

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