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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y878 YBHMOT history

Y878 YBH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

Y878 YBH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
153,031 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 YBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 YBH was last recorded at 153,031 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2009: 115,999 miles, lower than 176,914 miles on 5 Aug 2008.

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
151,798 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,031 miles
  • 2025 – 151,798 miles
  • 2024 – 149,898 miles
  • 2023 – 148,978 miles
  • 2022 – 147,796 miles
  • 2019 – 146,826 miles
  • 2018 – 145,580 miles
  • 2017 – 143,656 miles
  • 2016 – 140,600 miles
  • 2015 – 138,501 miles
  • 2014 – 133,906 miles
  • 2013 – 132,006 miles
  • 2012 – 127,423 miles
  • 2011 – 125,500 miles
  • 2010 – 119,434 miles
  • 2009 – 116,072 miles
  • 2008 – 176,914 miles
  • 2007 – 164,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,031 miles (+1,233)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    153,031 miles
    Test number
    423456429278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,798 miles (+66)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,798 miles
    Test number
    514195107931
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail151,732 miles (+1,834)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,732 miles
    Test number
    481005516637
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,898 miles (+920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,898 miles
    Test number
    836683015772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,978 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    148,978 miles
    Test number
    863480048090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,796 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,796 miles
    Test number
    815282743866
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroded , surface rust

  7. Pass146,826 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,826 miles
    Test number
    377468137327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass145,580 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,580 miles
    Test number
    950331980165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,656 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,656 miles
    Test number
    613661901560
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass140,600 miles (+2,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,600 miles
    Test number
    615528989588
    • AdvisorySlight play in off side front bottom ball joint

  11. Pass138,501 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,501 miles
    Test number
    399368315430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,906 miles
    Test number
    617887194117
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail133,906 miles (+1,900)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,906 miles
    Test number
    178326194175
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,006 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    706508823210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail132,006 miles (+4,583)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,006 miles
    Test number
    658196923230
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  16. Pass127,423 miles (+1,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,423 miles
    Test number
    679724512289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass125,500 miles (+6,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    219559251212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass119,434 miles (+3,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    374597210206
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Pass116,072 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    584008909265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail115,999 miles (-60,915)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    311703509263
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass176,914 miles (+12,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    176,914 miles
    Test number
    762458218212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass164,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    164,463 miles
    Test number
    182824397172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail164,460 miles3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,460 miles
    Test number
    690734497197
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass156,545 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    156,545 km
    Test number
    884202116213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f axial rod

Questions about Y878 YBH

Does Y878 YBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 YBH is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 YBH?
The MOT on Y878 YBH is valid until 30 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 YBH done?
Y878 YBH was recorded at 153,031 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026.
Has Y878 YBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 YBH has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y878 YBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y878 YBH find?
Y878 YBH passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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