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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y28 ALBMOT history

Y28 ALB is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

Y28 ALB grey 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 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,990 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ALB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ALB was last recorded at 91,990 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,785 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
3,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,990 miles
  • 2025 – 91,785 miles
  • 2024 – 91,501 miles
  • 2023 – 90,834 miles
  • 2022 – 90,314 miles
  • 2021 – 88,952 miles
  • 2020 – 87,873 miles
  • 2019 – 87,723 miles
  • 2018 – 87,554 miles
  • 2016 – 87,391 miles
  • 2015 – 86,412 miles
  • 2014 – 85,123 miles
  • 2013 – 74,633 miles
  • 2012 – 68,126 miles
  • 2011 – 57,847 miles
  • 2010 – 48,558 miles
  • 2009 – 36,528 miles
  • 2008 – 22,727 miles
  • 2007 – 20,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 parking brake efficiency lower than nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    736537393709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,990 miles (+205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    499886865430
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass91,785 miles (+284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    893803770106
    • AdvisoryHandbrake weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than nearside rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Driveshafts leaking
  4. Pass91,501 miles (+667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,501 miles
    Test number
    341781266932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than nearside rear
  5. Pass90,834 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    984577282587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,823 miles (+509)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    991869124461
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass90,314 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    648712226695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,952 miles (+1,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,952 miles
    Test number
    318018902934
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  9. Pass87,873 miles (+73)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,873 miles
    Test number
    209263728241
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail87,800 miles (+77)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    223738427787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control component missing (7.12 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger mounts corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  11. Pass87,723 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,723 miles
    Test number
    143329910697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,554 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,554 miles
    Test number
    104048549991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,522 miles (+131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,522 miles
    Test number
    515920379418
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
  14. Pass87,391 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,391 miles
    Test number
    653041963292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,412 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,412 miles
    Test number
    115778811748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,123 miles (+10,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,123 miles
    Test number
    378379764248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass74,633 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    746025023214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,126 miles (+10,279)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,126 miles
    Test number
    786501852202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,847 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    386731251408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,845 miles (+9,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    539350851205
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass48,558 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,558 miles
    Test number
    431641350232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,527 miles (+11,999)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    373970740275
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges scrubbed
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc outer face pitted
  23. Pass36,528 miles (+13,801)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    832091349227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges scrubbed
    • NoteNoise from offside rear suspension
  24. Pass22,727 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,727 miles
    Test number
    754442198112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,043 miles
    Test number
    411244287256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 ALB

Does Y28 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 ALB is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ALB?
The MOT on Y28 ALB is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 ALB done?
Y28 ALB was recorded at 91,990 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,859 miles a year.
Has Y28 ALB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ALB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 ALB 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 Y28 ALB find?
Y28 ALB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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