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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y3 HTCMOT history

Y3 HTC is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y3 HTC 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,255 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 HTC
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
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 HTC was last recorded at 97,255 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,521 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,734 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,255 miles
  • 2025 – 89,521 miles
  • 2024 – 89,155 miles
  • 2023 – 87,504 miles
  • 2022 – 87,024 miles
  • 2020 – 86,764 miles
  • 2017 – 82,007 miles
  • 2016 – 75,766 miles
  • 2015 – 72,428 miles
  • 2014 – 69,099 miles
  • 2013 – 61,182 miles
  • 2012 – 53,647 miles
  • 2011 – 43,662 miles
  • 2010 – 39,239 miles
  • 2009 – 31,920 miles
  • 2008 – 21,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,255 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,255 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    312393831243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,521 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    395098916871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,155 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    248152776079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,504 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    954523282945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,024 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    519033540848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,764 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,764 miles
    Test number
    694899459221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,007 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    527806182308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,766 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    274793741088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,194 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    695856619203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass72,428 miles (+3,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    235290125489
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass69,099 miles (+7,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    445447224187
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass61,182 miles (+7,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    229576753024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass53,647 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,647 miles
    Test number
    126779152044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,662 miles (+4,423)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    856419451056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass39,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    641168570059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,239 miles (+7,319)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    331345870019
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange cracked
  17. Pass31,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    203502739441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail31,920 miles (+10,370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,920 miles
    Test number
    910151939123
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass21,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,550 miles
    Test number
    664050828119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 HTC

Does Y3 HTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 HTC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 HTC?
The MOT on Y3 HTC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 HTC done?
Y3 HTC was recorded at 97,255 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has Y3 HTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 HTC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on Y3 HTC 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 HTC find?
Y3 HTC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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