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Porsche 911

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,400 cc

Y878 BMSMOT history

Y878 BMS is a blue petrol Porsche 911 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

Y878 BMS blue Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
120,609 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 BMS was last recorded at 120,609 miles on 13 May 2026, 375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,234 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
375 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,609 miles
  • 2025 – 120,234 miles
  • 2023 – 116,533 miles
  • 2021 – 113,447 miles
  • 2020 – 110,155 miles
  • 2019 – 107,983 miles
  • 2018 – 103,852 miles
  • 2017 – 99,556 miles
  • 2016 – 91,741 miles
  • 2015 – 87,113 miles
  • 2014 – 81,377 miles
  • 2012 – 68,522 miles
  • 2011 – 62,312 miles
  • 2010 – 55,234 miles
  • 2008 – 42,466 miles
  • 2007 – 35,078 miles
  • 2006 – 28,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,609 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,609 miles (+375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,609 miles
    Test number
    793340517234
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    672994840959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,234 miles (+3,701)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    401961225518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,533 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,533 miles
    Test number
    169476936894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,447 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    969619367897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,155 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,155 miles
    Test number
    336553234880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    848974940524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,983 miles (+4,131)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,983 miles
    Test number
    917325906639
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,852 miles (+4,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    361476529669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,556 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,556 miles
    Test number
    114245027659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,531 miles (+7,790)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,531 miles
    Test number
    468355168316
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass91,741 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    174655778161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail91,729 miles (+4,616)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    409972667198
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass87,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    309698195064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail87,113 miles (+5,736)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    927407295081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass81,377 miles (+12,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,377 miles
    Test number
    478205384021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,522 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,522 miles
    Test number
    245864552195
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass62,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    296221101488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail62,312 miles (+7,078)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,312 miles
    Test number
    377937491088
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass55,234 miles (+12,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    591313490047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,466 miles (+7,388)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,466 miles
    Test number
    324903228160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,078 miles (+6,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    452128817183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,139 miles
    Test number
    663231536146
    • NoteBoth front and offside rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Questions about Y878 BMS

Does Y878 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 BMS is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 BMS?
The MOT on Y878 BMS is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 BMS done?
Y878 BMS was recorded at 120,609 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has Y878 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 BMS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 BMS 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 Y878 BMS find?
Y878 BMS passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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