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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

Y23 FTYMOT history

Y23 FTY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

Y23 FTY black 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,579 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 FTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 FTY was last recorded at 112,579 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,680 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,899 miles
Average per year
3,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,579 miles
  • 2025 – 109,680 miles
  • 2024 – 106,832 miles
  • 2023 – 106,432 miles
  • 2022 – 103,168 miles
  • 2021 – 100,675 miles
  • 2020 – 99,866 miles
  • 2018 – 93,711 miles
  • 2017 – 88,315 miles
  • 2016 – 82,137 miles
  • 2015 – 81,121 miles
  • 2014 – 78,496 miles
  • 2013 – 72,685 miles
  • 2012 – 65,469 miles
  • 2011 – 64,198 miles
  • 2010 – 58,295 miles
  • 2009 – 51,658 miles
  • 2008 – 46,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,579 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,579 miles (+2,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,579 miles
    Test number
    570591866809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass109,680 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    109,680 miles
    Test number
    688853157674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,832 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    334483918557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,432 miles (+270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    137746263931
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail106,162 miles (+2,994)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    504109020380
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass103,168 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    513239489121
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
  7. Pass100,675 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    579675713536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,866 miles (+6,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,866 miles
    Test number
    908912591569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass93,711 miles (+5,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,711 miles
    Test number
    882708855478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass88,315 miles (+4,882)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    956401832457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust securing clamps corroded/fractured
  11. Pass83,433 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,433 miles
    Test number
    716731222854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,137 miles (+1,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,137 miles
    Test number
    215715804951
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass81,121 miles (+2,625)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    445970995169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass78,496 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    439439784122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,685 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    326046573110
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
  16. Fail72,685 miles (+7,216)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    218796873175
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
  17. Pass65,469 miles (+1,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    499150472159
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
  18. Pass64,198 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    526205091172
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp lense cracked
  19. Fail64,198 miles (+5,903)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    475954191153
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp lense cracked
  20. Pass58,295 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    654147850257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,658 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,658 miles
    Test number
    562927859234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,768 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    194579758238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    140690918248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 FTY

Does Y23 FTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 FTY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 FTY?
The MOT on Y23 FTY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 FTY done?
Y23 FTY was recorded at 112,579 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,639 miles a year.
Has Y23 FTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 FTY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 FTY 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 Y23 FTY find?
Y23 FTY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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