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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

YNR 78MOT history

YNR 78 is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 68,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

YNR 78 green 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
68,505 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YNR 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YNR 78 was last recorded at 68,505 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,315 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,505 miles
  • 2025 – 68,315 miles
  • 2024 – 67,974 miles
  • 2023 – 67,721 miles
  • 2022 – 67,120 miles
  • 2021 – 66,517 miles
  • 2020 – 65,769 miles
  • 2019 – 60,426 miles
  • 2018 – 59,489 miles
  • 2017 – 58,799 miles
  • 2016 – 57,896 miles
  • 2015 – 56,696 miles
  • 2014 – 55,710 miles
  • 2013 – 53,919 miles
  • 2012 – 53,778 miles
  • 2011 – 50,581 miles
  • 2010 – 47,607 miles
  • 2009 – 39,344 miles
  • 2007 – 29,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,505 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Both front tyres have age related cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,505 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    68,505 miles
    Test number
    113786110624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,315 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,315 miles
    Test number
    944913865276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass67,974 miles (+253)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    137700452072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass67,721 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    993768097080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,120 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,120 miles
    Test number
    802808502757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,517 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,517 miles
    Test number
    525185437204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,495 miles (+726)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,495 miles
    Test number
    646738710772
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass65,769 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,769 miles
    Test number
    110729376019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,758 miles (+5,332)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,758 miles
    Test number
    828533554872
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,426 miles (+937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    385364971594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,489 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    134692850530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,799 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    269082228779
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracks

  13. Pass57,896 miles (+1,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,896 miles
    Test number
    178110556022
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have age related cracks

  14. Pass56,696 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    756428715148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,710 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    627412914147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    935082413146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,910 miles (+132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    565022213174
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass53,778 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,778 miles
    Test number
    938783022127
    • NoteLong parking brake lever travel
    • NoteOsf inner wheel arch damaged

  19. Fail53,773 miles (+3,192)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,773 miles
    Test number
    627716712159
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLong parking brake lever travel
    • NoteOsf inner wheel arch damaged
    • NoteOsr brake wear indicator broken
    • NotePas reservoir damp
    • NoteSlight brake bind nsf and brake imbalance

  20. Pass50,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    199346211149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,581 miles (+2,974)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    178186911178
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass47,607 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,607 miles
    Test number
    532209810150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,344 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,344 miles
    Test number
    572491019103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,957 miles
    Test number
    494192197200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,957 miles (+2,551)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,957 miles
    Test number
    444411197214
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  26. Pass27,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,406 miles
    Test number
    573770457067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YNR 78

What vehicle is registration YNR 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YNR 78 on a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 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 YNR 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YNR 78 is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on YNR 78?
The MOT on YNR 78 is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YNR 78 done?
YNR 78 was recorded at 68,505 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has YNR 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YNR 78 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on YNR 78 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 YNR 78 find?
YNR 78 passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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