BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
Y304 MBNMOT history
Y304 MBN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 85,286 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,317 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y304 MBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y304 MBN was last recorded at 85,286 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 5,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 79,958 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,328 miles
- Average per year
- 3,317 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,286 miles
- 2024 – 79,958 miles
- 2023 – 75,229 miles
- 2022 – 73,560 miles
- 2021 – 71,171 miles
- 2020 – 69,906 miles
- 2019 – 66,315 miles
- 2018 – 63,143 miles
- 2017 – 60,604 miles
- 2016 – 58,134 miles
- 2015 – 54,878 miles
- 2014 – 52,631 miles
- 2013 – 48,677 miles
- 2012 – 45,378 miles
- 2011 – 40,822 miles
- 2010 – 35,123 miles
- 2009 – 31,244 miles
- 2008 – 28,141 miles
- 2007 – 24,856 miles
- 2006 – 22,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,286 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 85,286 miles
- Test number
- 843716387241
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded
Fail85,286 miles (+5,328)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,286 miles
- Test number
- 212521710489
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded
Pass79,958 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 79,958 miles
- Test number
- 623267678225
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,229 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,229 miles
- Test number
- 224556565604
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass73,560 miles (+2,389)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 73,560 miles
- Test number
- 194782483646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,171 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,171 miles
- Test number
- 112463967854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has cracks in tread
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Pass69,906 miles (+3,591)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,906 miles
- Test number
- 528571785765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,315 miles (+3,172)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 66,315 miles
- Test number
- 225957832535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,143 miles (+2,539)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,143 miles
- Test number
- 683792108420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,604 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 60,604 miles
- Test number
- 490421444969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,134 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 58,134 miles
- Test number
- 525923350231
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear unable to inspect belt fully
Pass54,878 miles (+2,247)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 54,878 miles
- Test number
- 425754055007
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass52,631 miles (+3,954)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 52,631 miles
- Test number
- 949464164090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,677 miles (+3,299)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 48,677 miles
- Test number
- 955736863017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,378 miles (+4,556)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,378 miles
- Test number
- 136066262068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,822 miles (+5,699)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,822 miles
- Test number
- 585756661047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,123 miles (+3,879)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,123 miles
- Test number
- 180480360426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,244 miles (+3,103)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,244 miles
- Test number
- 241064059090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,141 miles
- Test number
- 172837258025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,141 miles (+3,285)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,141 miles
- Test number
- 644857658056
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,856 miles (+2,784)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 24,856 miles
- Test number
- 101654957428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,072 miles
- Test number
- 834738156087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y304 MBN
- Does Y304 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y304 MBN expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y304 MBN?
- The MOT on Y304 MBN expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y304 MBN done?
- Y304 MBN was recorded at 85,286 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
- Has Y304 MBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y304 MBN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y304 MBN 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 Y304 MBN find?
- Y304 MBN passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front suspension corroded, and 1 more.
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