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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

Y17 SAWMOT history

Y17 SAW is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2023.

Y17 SAW yellow 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 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
83,087 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 SAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 SAW was last recorded at 83,087 miles on 8 Apr 2023, 1,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,006 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,081 miles
Average per year
4,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,087 miles
  • 2022 – 82,006 miles
  • 2021 – 80,924 miles
  • 2020 – 80,416 miles
  • 2019 – 79,676 miles
  • 2018 – 77,903 miles
  • 2017 – 73,529 miles
  • 2016 – 68,009 miles
  • 2015 – 64,098 miles
  • 2014 – 60,234 miles
  • 2013 – 56,133 miles
  • 2012 – 52,406 miles
  • 2011 – 49,081 miles
  • 2010 – 43,953 miles
  • 2009 – 35,846 miles
  • 2008 – 29,478 miles
  • 2007 – 19,945 miles
  • 2006 – 10,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,087 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,087 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,087 miles
    Test number
    207114238495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,006 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    768994625828
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear section of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at the rear section of the pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass80,924 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,924 miles
    Test number
    213991820256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,416 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    178164435616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,676 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    765394236447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,903 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,903 miles
    Test number
    598919889972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,887 miles (+4,358)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,887 miles
    Test number
    196985661272
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass73,529 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,529 miles
    Test number
    199302580805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,009 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    670511790581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,098 miles (+3,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    158921975009
    • NoteStrongly advise nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit on inside edge
  11. Pass60,234 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    135722774439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,133 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    439904573028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,106 miles (+3,700)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,106 miles
    Test number
    117523373064
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
  14. Pass52,406 miles (+3,325)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,406 miles
    Test number
    937006472022
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers worn.
    • NoteO/S/R,N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on edges.
  15. Pass49,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,081 miles
    Test number
    285016361086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,079 miles (+5,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,079 miles
    Test number
    637942161043
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass43,953 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    814367450031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,846 miles (+6,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,846 miles
    Test number
    921544239090
    • 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)
  19. Pass29,478 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,478 miles
    Test number
    634687778019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,414 miles (+9,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    543444378046
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass19,945 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,945 miles
    Test number
    192140667442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,407 miles
    Test number
    520574956018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 SAW

Does Y17 SAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 SAW expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 SAW?
The MOT on Y17 SAW expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 SAW done?
Y17 SAW was recorded at 83,087 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2023, an average of 4,245 miles a year.
Has Y17 SAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 SAW has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y17 SAW 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 Y17 SAW find?
Y17 SAW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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