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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 3,999 cc

C8 YABMOT history

C8 YAB is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 155,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

C8 YAB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,953 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
14,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 YAB was last recorded at 155,953 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 22,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,645 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,308 miles
Average per year
14,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,953 miles
  • 2024 – 133,645 miles
  • 2023 – 107,389 miles
  • 2022 – 79,296 miles
  • 2021 – 55,754 miles
  • 2020 – 37,378 miles
  • 2019 – 28,427 miles
  • 2018 – 25,770 miles
  • 2017 – 22,583 miles
  • 2016 – 17,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,953 miles (+22,308)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    827803515704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,645 miles (+26,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    705221166631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass107,389 miles (+28,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    777602004834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,296 miles (+23,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    952080804228
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass55,754 miles (+18,376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    176127472779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass37,378 miles (+8,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,378 miles
    Test number
    167894557204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,427 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    387947943103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,101 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,101 miles
    Test number
    841756160532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,770 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,770 miles
    Test number
    516915989636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass22,583 miles (+5,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,583 miles
    Test number
    134500929052
    • 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. Pass17,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,440 miles
    Test number
    125627250705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 YAB

Does C8 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 YAB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 YAB?
The MOT on C8 YAB is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 YAB done?
C8 YAB was recorded at 155,953 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 14,964 miles a year.
Has C8 YAB ever failed its MOT?
No. C8 YAB has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on C8 YAB 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 C8 YAB find?
C8 YAB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe, and 3 more.

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