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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

Y13 GDBMOT history

Y13 GDB is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

Y13 GDB silver 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,575 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y13 GDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y13 GDB was last recorded at 138,575 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 1,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,650 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,925 miles
Average per year
5,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,575 miles
  • 2025 – 136,650 miles
  • 2024 – 135,052 miles
  • 2023 – 133,332 miles
  • 2022 – 131,126 miles
  • 2021 – 129,735 miles
  • 2020 – 128,326 miles
  • 2019 – 127,422 miles
  • 2018 – 125,689 miles
  • 2017 – 122,841 miles
  • 2016 – 119,638 miles
  • 2015 – 117,096 miles
  • 2014 – 113,010 miles
  • 2013 – 105,211 miles
  • 2012 – 94,128 miles
  • 2011 – 86,546 miles
  • 2010 – 79,191 miles
  • 2009 – 73,128 miles
  • 2008 – 62,758 miles
  • 2007 – 51,265 miles
  • 2006 – 34,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,575 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad material in poor condition
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and hose ferrules also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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, 2007–2014

  • Underside corrosion to subframes and associated components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,575 miles (+1,925)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,575 miles
    Test number
    265240793158
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad material in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and hose ferrules also corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass136,650 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,650 miles
    Test number
    951059604757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,052 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,052 miles
    Test number
    806114217994
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to subframes and associated components

  4. Fail135,050 miles (+1,718)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    940856236241
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion to subframes and associated components

  5. Pass133,332 miles (+2,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,332 miles
    Test number
    724461930361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    364481468570
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,126 miles (+1,391)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,126 miles
    Test number
    966550583786
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dsc and tc lamps also on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass129,735 miles (+1,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,735 miles
    Test number
    745859969631
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBolt missing from cat - not blowing

  9. Pass128,326 miles (+904)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,326 miles
    Test number
    168025038416
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass127,422 miles (+1,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,422 miles
    Test number
    633544878101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,689 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    373972001970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,841 miles (+3,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    122,841 miles
    Test number
    621287912080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass119,638 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    815613457019
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted

  14. Pass117,096 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,096 miles
    Test number
    905578335023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass113,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    255205944028
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail113,010 miles (+7,799)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    347848434007
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail105,211 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    107906423479
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront screen washer intermittent.
    • NoteRide height sensor osf broken.

  18. Pass105,211 miles (+11,083)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    366816723095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront screen washer intermittent.
    • NoteRide height sensor osf broken.

  19. Pass94,128 miles (+7,582)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    189199212439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust clamps securing nsr box to centre pipe rotted through.
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working.(XENON LIGHTING)
    • NoteOSF ride hieght sensor arm broken.
    • NoteTPMS alarm indicated.

  20. Pass86,546 miles (+7,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,546 miles
    Test number
    357526301044
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.
    • NoteThe exhaust back box is rusty.

  21. Pass79,191 miles (+6,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,191 miles
    Test number
    191589410460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,128 miles (+10,370)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,128 miles
    Test number
    824439019046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSensor on o/s bottom arm for headlamp levelling bracket broken

  23. Pass62,758 miles (+11,493)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,758 miles
    Test number
    423346018010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,265 miles (+16,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    701189507060
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    334531716078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y13 GDB

Does Y13 GDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y13 GDB is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y13 GDB?
The MOT on Y13 GDB is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y13 GDB done?
Y13 GDB was recorded at 138,575 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,031 miles a year.
Has Y13 GDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y13 GDB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y13 GDB 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 Y13 GDB find?
Y13 GDB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad material in poor condition; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides and hose ferrules also corroded.

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