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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

Y3 PJCMOT history

Y3 PJC is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y3 PJC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
80,536 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PJC was last recorded at 80,536 miles on 28 May 2026, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,206 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,536 miles
  • 2025 – 80,206 miles
  • 2023 – 79,055 miles
  • 2022 – 70,794 miles
  • 2021 – 64,017 miles
  • 2020 – 59,526 miles
  • 2019 – 52,841 miles
  • 2018 – 52,253 miles
  • 2017 – 50,992 miles
  • 2016 – 50,090 miles
  • 2015 – 49,208 miles
  • 2014 – 48,004 miles
  • 2013 – 46,134 miles
  • 2012 – 44,042 miles
  • 2011 – 41,834 miles
  • 2010 – 39,479 miles
  • 2009 – 35,459 miles
  • 2008 – 31,154 miles
  • 2007 – 27,572 miles
  • 2006 – 22,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,536 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.

  • Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    562624791480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,536 miles (+330)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,536 miles
    Test number
    257644227597
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,206 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    467650806200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,055 miles (+8,261)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,055 miles
    Test number
    588517667320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,794 miles (+6,777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,794 miles
    Test number
    500065178053
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,017 miles (+4,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    526283017125
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on RED

  7. Pass59,526 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    986675042494
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated

  8. Fail59,524 miles (+6,683)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    750614648559
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated

  9. Pass52,841 miles (+588)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    755944852021
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp deteriorated

  10. Pass52,253 miles (+1,261)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,253 miles
    Test number
    524850534105
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust clamp corred
    • AdvisoryBonnet safty catch seized

  11. Pass50,992 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    816662655825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,986 miles (+896)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,986 miles
    Test number
    107518399603
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass50,090 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,090 miles
    Test number
    127128250253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

  14. Fail50,058 miles (+850)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,058 miles
    Test number
    301837202240
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking badly on outer edge.

  15. Pass49,208 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,208 miles
    Test number
    816693224678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    326296044417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,004 miles (+1,870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    326576744233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass46,134 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    899867653281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,132 miles (+2,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,132 miles
    Test number
    209035253203
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  20. Pass44,042 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    778947242244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,834 miles (+2,355)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    227765761230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no plate blistered

  22. Pass39,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    331060270473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Fail39,479 miles (+4,020)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,479 miles
    Test number
    562480170209
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass35,459 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    933620969207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,363 miles (+4,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    611493859211
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass31,154 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,154 miles
    Test number
    224077978237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,056 miles (+3,484)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    212614978275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass27,572 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,572 miles
    Test number
    940601177281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,247 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,247 miles
    Test number
    401757676261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,216 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,216 miles
    Test number
    904622176292
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about Y3 PJC

Does Y3 PJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PJC is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PJC?
The MOT on Y3 PJC is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 PJC done?
Y3 PJC was recorded at 80,536 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has Y3 PJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PJC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 PJC 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 PJC find?
Y3 PJC passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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