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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

Y1 RCHMOT history

Y1 RCH is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y1 RCH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,329 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 RCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 RCH was last recorded at 93,329 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 3,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,924 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,405 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,329 miles
  • 2025 – 89,924 miles
  • 2024 – 85,033 miles
  • 2023 – 82,312 miles
  • 2022 – 80,583 miles
  • 2021 – 77,495 miles
  • 2020 – 74,721 miles
  • 2019 – 72,239 miles
  • 2018 – 67,692 miles
  • 2017 – 62,692 miles
  • 2016 – 55,038 miles
  • 2015 – 52,068 miles
  • 2014 – 44,436 miles
  • 2013 – 39,531 miles
  • 2012 – 35,479 miles
  • 2011 – 26,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,329 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,329 miles (+3,405)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,329 miles
    Test number
    462900178551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass89,924 miles (+4,891)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    447144500407
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass85,033 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,033 miles
    Test number
    607818188928
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail85,029 miles (+2,717)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    406417059084
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass82,312 miles (+1,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    598900952764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked/perished to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass80,583 miles (+3,088)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,583 miles
    Test number
    620070280373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass77,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    401195254571
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Fail77,495 miles (+2,774)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    570978470658
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass74,721 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    355570589986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,239 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    328464129881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,692 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,692 miles
    Test number
    397751296849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,692 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,692 miles
    Test number
    206474926646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,038 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,038 miles
    Test number
    562315126421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,068 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    267426554764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,236 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    50,236 miles
    Test number
    619866815228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,436 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,436 miles
    Test number
    108106914260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,531 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,531 miles
    Test number
    419152053248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    575860973028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail38,566 miles (+3,087)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    717960673022
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass35,479 miles (+8,733)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    925262772097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,746 miles
    Test number
    149420071460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 RCH

Does Y1 RCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 RCH is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 RCH?
The MOT on Y1 RCH is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 RCH done?
Y1 RCH was recorded at 93,329 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has Y1 RCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 RCH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 RCH 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 Y1 RCH find?
Y1 RCH passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.

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