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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

Y3 KREMOT history

Y3 KRE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2024.

Y3 KRE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
177,245 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 KRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 KRE was last recorded at 177,245 miles on 15 Jun 2024, 4,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,023 miles · 29 May 2023
Between the last two tests
4,222 miles
Average per year
7,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,245 miles
  • 2023 – 173,023 miles
  • 2022 – 169,165 miles
  • 2021 – 168,681 miles
  • 2020 – 167,112 miles
  • 2019 – 164,388 miles
  • 2018 – 160,564 miles
  • 2017 – 151,854 miles
  • 2016 – 137,563 miles
  • 2015 – 123,335 miles
  • 2014 – 97,751 miles
  • 2013 – 75,771 miles
  • 2012 – 72,221 miles
  • 2011 – 67,066 miles
  • 2010 – 58,277 miles
  • 2008 – 42,462 miles
  • 2007 – 36,344 miles
  • 2006 – 33,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,245 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,245 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    177,245 miles
    Test number
    731090550767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,023 miles (+3,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,023 miles
    Test number
    518411620233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass169,165 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    169,165 miles
    Test number
    686985913175
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front very corroded benefit is given (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail169,158 miles (+477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,158 miles
    Test number
    580495129047
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Fail168,681 miles (+1,569)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,681 miles
    Test number
    523045549690
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened badly bent also fouling on antiroll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass167,112 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    167,112 miles
    Test number
    112633161572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,096 miles (+2,708)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,096 miles
    Test number
    627768087432
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Chafed down to inner hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Split in outer casing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass164,388 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,388 miles
    Test number
    605905653083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,564 miles (+8,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,564 miles
    Test number
    893506409464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,854 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,854 miles
    Test number
    606448195203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail151,854 miles (+5,745)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,854 miles
    Test number
    812349669161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass146,109 miles (+8,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    117036103459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass137,563 miles (+14,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,563 miles
    Test number
    471918496397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,335 miles (+25,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,335 miles
    Test number
    298057865408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,751 miles (+21,980)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    465644764110
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to front bumper
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass75,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    458173413187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,771 miles (+3,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,771 miles
    Test number
    175312613191
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass72,221 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    949398912163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,066 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    185036691098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    462109230036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,277 miles (+15,815)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,277 miles
    Test number
    333897130038
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads worn down to apx 2mm

  22. Pass42,462 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    300201198163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,344 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,344 miles
    Test number
    480201577152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    932982926105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 KRE

Does Y3 KRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 KRE expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 KRE?
The MOT on Y3 KRE expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 KRE done?
Y3 KRE was recorded at 177,245 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2024, an average of 7,901 miles a year.
Has Y3 KRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 KRE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 KRE 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 KRE find?
Y3 KRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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