
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass83,087 miles (+1,081)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,087 miles
- Test number
- 207114238495
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass80,924 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 80,924 miles
- Test number
- 213991820256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,416 miles (+740)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 178164435616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,676 miles (+1,773)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 79,676 miles
- Test number
- 765394236447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,903 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 77,903 miles
- Test number
- 598919889972
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass73,529 miles (+5,520)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,529 miles
- Test number
- 199302580805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,009 miles (+3,911)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,009 miles
- Test number
- 670511790581
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass60,234 miles (+4,101)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,234 miles
- Test number
- 135722774439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,133 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,133 miles
- Test number
- 439904573028
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Pass49,081 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,081 miles
- Test number
- 285016361086
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass43,953 miles (+8,107)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 43,953 miles
- Test number
- 814367450031
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass29,478 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,478 miles
- Test number
- 634687778019
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass19,945 miles (+9,538)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,945 miles
- Test number
- 192140667442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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