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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y3 DPLMOT history

Y3 DPL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

Y3 DPL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
124,396 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DPL
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
24 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DPL was last recorded at 124,396 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,360 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
4,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,396 miles
  • 2024 – 118,360 miles
  • 2023 – 110,682 miles
  • 2022 – 105,045 miles
  • 2020 – 100,498 miles
  • 2019 – 95,505 miles
  • 2018 – 88,237 miles
  • 2017 – 86,234 miles
  • 2016 – 82,250 miles
  • 2015 – 77,147 miles
  • 2014 – 69,536 miles
  • 2013 – 66,514 miles
  • 2012 – 66,234 miles
  • 2011 – 64,473 miles
  • 2010 – 59,319 miles
  • 2009 – 54,803 miles
  • 2008 – 47,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,396 miles
    Test number
    852101400702
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,395 miles (+6,035)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,395 miles
    Test number
    243033663134
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,360 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    193735518602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,682 miles (+5,637)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,682 miles
    Test number
    382730816240
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar,nearside and offside link bar rubbers deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexible brake hoses starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,045 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,045 miles
    Test number
    569015329592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,498 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    998632082506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,505 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,505 miles
    Test number
    435660842174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,237 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,237 miles
    Test number
    977104939162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,234 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    827218197180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,217 miles (+3,967)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,217 miles
    Test number
    549087449026
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass82,250 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    707953455724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    565918915265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,147 miles (+7,611)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    788348315234
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass69,536 miles (+3,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,536 miles
    Test number
    196461714294
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust clamps corroded

  15. Fail66,514 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    588247493105
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass66,514 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    968147693146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,234 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,234 miles
    Test number
    589129412223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,473 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    606714621294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,451 miles (+5,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,451 miles
    Test number
    835322821222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,319 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    364375220482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    522650989239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,803 miles (+1,615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    904930589269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass53,188 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    713101979158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,172 miles
    Test number
    453699558109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 DPL

Does Y3 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 DPL expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DPL?
The MOT on Y3 DPL expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 DPL done?
Y3 DPL was recorded at 124,396 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 4,496 miles a year.
Has Y3 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DPL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y3 DPL 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 Y3 DPL find?
Y3 DPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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