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BMW M3

Orange · Petrol · 2016 · 2,979 cc

S21 YELMOT history

S21 YEL is an orange petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S21 YEL orange 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 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,685 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 YEL was last recorded at 53,685 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,425 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
260 miles
Average per year
6,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,685 miles
  • 2025 – 23,341 miles
  • 2023 – 20,617 miles
  • 2022 – 19,513 miles
  • 2021 – 16,454 miles
  • 2020 – 13,699 miles
  • 2019 – 9,894 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,685 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,685 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,685 miles
    Test number
    931856289030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,425 miles (+30,084)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    900618913601
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2753519 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass23,341 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    23,341 miles
    Test number
    470112165982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail23,335 miles (+2,718)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,335 miles
    Test number
    592962114542
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass20,617 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,617 miles
    Test number
    751204218183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,513 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,513 miles
    Test number
    911120740050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,454 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    591372297876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass16,447 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    16,447 miles
    Test number
    343294374195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,699 miles (+3,805)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,699 miles
    Test number
    994427256062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    9,894 miles
    Test number
    512241827822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S21 YEL

Does S21 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 YEL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 YEL?
The MOT on S21 YEL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 YEL done?
S21 YEL was recorded at 53,685 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,815 miles a year.
Has S21 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 YEL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 YEL 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 S21 YEL find?
S21 YEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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