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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

968 YMFMOT history

968 YMF is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

968 YMF black 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 7 Jun 2024
Mileage
120,569 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
968 YMF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

968 YMF was last recorded at 120,569 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,872 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
5,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 120,569 miles
  • 2022 – 119,872 miles
  • 2019 – 118,084 miles
  • 2018 – 114,777 miles
  • 2017 – 111,699 miles
  • 2016 – 105,091 miles
  • 2014 – 94,860 miles
  • 2013 – 88,014 miles
  • 2012 – 81,762 miles
  • 2011 – 71,866 miles
  • 2010 – 62,057 miles
  • 2009 – 52,555 miles
  • 2007 – 47,767 miles
  • 2006 – 32,359 miles
  • 2005 – 20,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,569 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,569 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    831627861181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,872 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    445956496745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,084 miles (+3,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,084 miles
    Test number
    237426264327
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,777 miles (+3,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    236171370004
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  5. Pass111,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    438472726700
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail111,699 miles (+6,608)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    739731239345
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass105,091 miles (+10,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,091 miles
    Test number
    678957619842
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted at time of test

  8. Pass94,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    935824184299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail94,860 miles (+6,846)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    856871484234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass88,014 miles (+6,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,014 miles
    Test number
    918438573286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,762 miles (+9,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    836958672280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass71,866 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,866 miles
    Test number
    147016591493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail71,866 miles (+9,809)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,866 miles
    Test number
    977106091031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass62,057 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    600711090060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail62,057 miles (+9,502)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    970660490067
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass52,555 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,555 miles
    Test number
    791166109033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    901657087193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,767 miles (+3,071)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,767 miles
    Test number
    203457787104
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail44,696 miles (+12,337)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    151271057111
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass32,359 miles (+12,037)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    190454216114
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass20,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    391188515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 968 YMF

What vehicle is registration 968 YMF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 968 YMF on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Apr 2002. 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 968 YMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 968 YMF expired on 7 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 968 YMF?
The MOT on 968 YMF expired on 7 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 968 YMF done?
968 YMF was recorded at 120,569 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,535 miles a year.
Has 968 YMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 968 YMF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on 968 YMF 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 968 YMF find?
968 YMF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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