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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

Y7 BRNMOT history

Y7 BRN is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y7 BRN blue 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 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
94,803 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 BRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y7 BRN was last recorded at 94,803 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 21,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,663 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
21,140 miles
Average per year
4,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,803 miles
  • 2025 – 73,663 miles
  • 2024 – 71,242 miles
  • 2023 – 70,543 miles
  • 2022 – 69,370 miles
  • 2021 – 68,647 miles
  • 2020 – 67,902 miles
  • 2019 – 64,664 miles
  • 2018 – 61,617 miles
  • 2016 – 55,614 miles
  • 2015 – 49,263 miles
  • 2014 – 44,529 miles
  • 2013 – 25,043 miles
  • 2011 – 21,490 miles
  • 2010 – 19,398 miles
  • 2009 – 18,544 miles
  • 2008 – 17,177 miles
  • 2007 – 16,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail94,803 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail94,803 miles (+21,140)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    730457676124
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass73,663 miles (+2,421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    927889384794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,242 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,242 miles
    Test number
    663000298080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    830351196624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,542 miles (+1,172)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,542 miles
    Test number
    985215040576
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,370 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    154423098714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass68,647 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    745445284638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,902 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,902 miles
    Test number
    663580876708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,664 miles (+3,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,664 miles
    Test number
    496765144291
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,617 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,617 miles
    Test number
    403866203552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,614 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    875953039296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,354 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    369606955854
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail49,345 miles (+82)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    593892704887
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail49,263 miles (+4,734)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    235259952291
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass44,529 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,529 miles
    Test number
    886049644377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass38,922 miles (+13,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    905748104024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass25,043 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    699631613040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,490 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,490 miles
    Test number
    908324861337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,819 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    927905911030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,398 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,398 miles
    Test number
    793970070114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,544 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,544 miles
    Test number
    114007279144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,177 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,177 miles
    Test number
    894510588196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,046 miles
    Test number
    874106567169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 BRN

Does Y7 BRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 BRN expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 BRN?
The MOT on Y7 BRN expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 BRN done?
Y7 BRN was recorded at 94,803 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
Has Y7 BRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 BRN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y7 BRN 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 Y7 BRN find?
Y7 BRN failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 11 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.

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