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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

F5 YTOMOT history

F5 YTO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

F5 YTO 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,305 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 YTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 YTO was last recorded at 119,305 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 1,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,012 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,293 miles
Average per year
4,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,305 miles
  • 2025 – 118,012 miles
  • 2024 – 116,132 miles
  • 2023 – 112,920 miles
  • 2022 – 109,504 miles
  • 2021 – 106,059 miles
  • 2020 – 101,523 miles
  • 2019 – 98,883 miles
  • 2018 – 98,106 miles
  • 2017 – 97,620 miles
  • 2016 – 96,471 miles
  • 2015 – 95,946 miles
  • 2014 – 94,896 miles
  • 2013 – 93,780 miles
  • 2012 – 93,722 miles
  • 2011 – 90,393 miles
  • 2010 – 87,264 miles
  • 2009 – 83,527 miles
  • 2007 – 69,153 miles
  • 2006 – 49,405 miles
  • 2005 – 33,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,305 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.

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,305 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,305 miles
    Test number
    619130314167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,012 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,012 miles
    Test number
    475557920318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,132 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    186279321809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,920 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    413712083753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,504 miles (+3,445)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,504 miles
    Test number
    776600182241
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass106,059 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    555430346173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,523 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,523 miles
    Test number
    655679185130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,883 miles (+777)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    915271145131
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass98,106 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    893978851282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,620 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    553551970316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,471 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    942810603720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,946 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    836654545062
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass94,896 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    368129334029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,780 miles (+43)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,780 miles
    Test number
    376700653036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust flanges
    • NoteOff side front suspension sensor mount broken
  15. Fail93,737 miles (+15)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    969109043043
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside front height sensor braket broken
  16. Fail93,722 miles (+513)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    189041022292
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteHeadlamp levelling device damaged to the extent that it has become inoperative
  17. Pass93,209 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,209 miles
    Test number
    167826222073
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint flanges quite corroded
  18. Fail93,204 miles (+2,811)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    558317212066
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint flanges quite corroded
    • NoteFair amount of front brake imbalance at 23%
    • NoteO/s/r brake rubbing slightly
  19. Pass90,393 miles (+3,129)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    757257301012
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteCentre exhaust section to rear box flange clamps cracked.
    • NoteN/s/f flexible brake hose starting to perish.
    • NoteO/s/f flexible brake hose perished and cracked, advise attention.
    • NoteO/s/r main section of metal brake pipe corroded at rear o/s flexible brake hose, advise attention.
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers cracked.
  20. Pass87,264 miles (+3,737)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    982808610024
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges and tread depths close to limit (Advise attention)
    • NoteFront number plate srarting to dis-colour
    • NoteFuel tank filler cap sealing ring starting to perish and split
    • NoteO/s/r front to rear metal brake pipe at rear starting to corrode
    • NoteRear number plate starting to dis-colour
  21. Pass83,527 miles (+14,374)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,527 miles
    Test number
    293282229045
    • NoteBoth front to rear metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode
    • NoteFuel tank filler cap sealing ring starting to perish and split
    • NoteRear number plate starting to dis-colour
  22. Pass69,153 miles (+19,139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    69,153 miles
    Test number
    442766157318
    • NoteFront fog lens cracked
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
  23. Pass50,014 miles (+609)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    630936217029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteRear no plate de-laminating
  24. Fail49,405 miles (+15,102)9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    321986856370
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp lit
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges
  25. Pass34,303 miles (+484)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    281496106074
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteRear tyres 2m across the tread. †n/s door and rear wing paintwork scratched.
  26. Fail33,819 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,819 miles
    Test number
    383347255361
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag ,tyre,washer bottle warning lights on. rear tyres 2m in tread depth. paintwork scratched near side.

Questions about F5 YTO

Does F5 YTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 YTO is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 YTO?
The MOT on F5 YTO is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 YTO done?
F5 YTO was recorded at 119,305 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,106 miles a year.
Has F5 YTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 YTO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on F5 YTO 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 F5 YTO find?
F5 YTO passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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