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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

YCL 792MOT history

YCL 792 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

YCL 792 blue 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 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,160 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCL 792
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCL 792 was last recorded at 111,160 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 9,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,185 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,975 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,160 miles
  • 2025 – 101,185 miles
  • 2024 – 92,203 miles
  • 2023 – 83,874 miles
  • 2022 – 74,615 miles
  • 2021 – 68,046 miles
  • 2020 – 65,895 miles
  • 2019 – 63,514 miles
  • 2018 – 58,970 miles
  • 2017 – 56,650 miles
  • 2016 – 54,511 miles
  • 2015 – 49,954 miles
  • 2013 – 45,416 miles
  • 2012 – 39,592 miles
  • 2011 – 38,031 miles
  • 2010 – 33,400 miles
  • 2009 – 28,925 miles
  • 2008 – 23,534 miles
  • 2007 – 18,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,160 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,160 miles (+9,975)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    646979966619
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,185 miles (+8,982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,185 miles
    Test number
    676209972824
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass92,203 miles (+8,329)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    664961944889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    358825621509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail83,870 miles (+9,255)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    734010828795
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass74,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    186909847150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,614 miles (+6,568)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    944827174499
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,046 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    195689488710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,895 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,895 miles
    Test number
    913076323754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    458329014215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,514 miles (+4,544)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    157565029213
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass58,970 miles (+2,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    618911176626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass56,650 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    619449851915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,511 miles (+4,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,511 miles
    Test number
    427975249339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,954 miles
    Test number
    708389015083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail49,954 miles (+4,538)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,954 miles
    Test number
    269359215037
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,416 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    458493323407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,592 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    497092942493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,031 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    386323631388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,400 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    332961820352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,925 miles (+5,391)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,925 miles
    Test number
    981853119360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,534 miles (+5,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,534 miles
    Test number
    630010728366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyre rubbing strips cut

  23. Pass18,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,440 miles
    Test number
    450211737352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YCL 792

What vehicle is registration YCL 792 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCL 792 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YCL 792 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCL 792 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCL 792?
The MOT on YCL 792 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCL 792 done?
YCL 792 was recorded at 111,160 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has YCL 792 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCL 792 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on YCL 792 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 YCL 792 find?
YCL 792 passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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