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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

Y31 OWMMOT history

Y31 OWM is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

Y31 OWM yellow 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,657 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 OWM
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
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 OWM was last recorded at 109,657 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,863 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,657 miles
  • 2025 – 102,863 miles
  • 2021 – 102,511 miles
  • 2019 – 102,304 miles
  • 2018 – 100,639 miles
  • 2016 – 95,892 miles
  • 2015 – 94,928 miles
  • 2014 – 93,270 miles
  • 2013 – 86,031 miles
  • 2012 – 75,341 miles
  • 2011 – 63,643 miles
  • 2010 – 49,458 miles
  • 2009 – 37,339 miles
  • 2008 – 26,058 miles
  • 2007 – 17,129 miles
  • 2006 – 8,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,657 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,657 miles (+6,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    808135962471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,863 miles (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,863 miles
    Test number
    978013788126
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,511 miles (+207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    564481531151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass102,304 miles (+1,665)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,304 miles
    Test number
    528117373089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,639 miles (+4,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    434590705823
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass95,892 miles (+964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    662688995539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass94,928 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,928 miles
    Test number
    159550750957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt retracts slow
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail94,925 miles (+1,655)3 failures2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    999272442895
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCross member under exhaust badly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange nuts badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass93,270 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    486416734492
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps broke

  10. Fail93,270 miles (+7,239)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,270 miles
    Test number
    235955434329
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust clamps broke

  11. Pass86,031 miles (+17)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    557946313377
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteIntermediate exhaust to rear box flanges broken
    • NoteN/s/f foglight broken and insecure
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Fail86,014 miles (+10,673)4 failures2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    429240513385
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteIntermediate exhaust to rear box flanges broken
    • NoteN/s/f foglight broken and insecure
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass75,341 miles (+11,698)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    746844122363
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/r tyre outer side wall

  14. Pass63,643 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    528618821377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/ exhaust rubber split on back box

  15. Fail63,643 miles (+14,185)1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,643 miles
    Test number
    967388721382
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/ exhaust rubber split on back box

  16. Pass49,458 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    462099620361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,339 miles (+11,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,339 miles
    Test number
    434476839330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,058 miles (+8,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    26,058 miles
    Test number
    733322018399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass17,129 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,129 miles
    Test number
    313372017302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,288 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    8,288 miles
    Test number
    924862216390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    5,536 miles
    Test number
    214558256091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 OWM

Does Y31 OWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 OWM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 OWM?
The MOT on Y31 OWM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 OWM done?
Y31 OWM was recorded at 109,657 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has Y31 OWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 OWM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on Y31 OWM 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 Y31 OWM find?
Y31 OWM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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