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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y3 PTVMOT history

Y3 PTV is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

Y3 PTV blue 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 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,260 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PTV was last recorded at 109,260 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2019: 99,748 miles, lower than 99,958 miles on 25 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,260 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,260 miles
  • 2025 – 108,377 miles
  • 2023 – 108,358 miles
  • 2021 – 107,734 miles
  • 2020 – 104,524 miles
  • 2019 – 99,748 miles
  • 2018 – 93,490 miles
  • 2017 – 87,456 miles
  • 2016 – 85,833 miles
  • 2015 – 84,464 miles
  • 2014 – 81,495 miles
  • 2013 – 78,609 miles
  • 2012 – 75,402 miles
  • 2011 – 71,033 miles
  • 2010 – 63,389 miles
  • 2009 – 54,454 miles
  • 2007 – 37,053 miles
  • 2006 – 25,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,260 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,260 miles
    Test number
    121542105025
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,260 miles (+883)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,260 miles
    Test number
    317427423579
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,377 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,377 miles
    Test number
    646244278162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,358 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    107007065820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    225372269172
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on pads are good

  6. Fail107,734 miles (+3,210)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,734 miles
    Test number
    401468756942
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass104,524 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    104,524 miles
    Test number
    612799804860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,748 miles (-210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    502372275267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail99,958 miles (+6,468)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    103305377410
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass93,490 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    298011822810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,456 miles (+1,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    877879274359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass85,833 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    485782375236
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass84,464 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    396467465176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,495 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    328708664145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,609 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,609 miles
    Test number
    216921373121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,402 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,402 miles
    Test number
    737609162100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail75,401 miles (+4,368)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    387235752174
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass71,033 miles (+7,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    678737741118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,389 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    240265240410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,454 miles (+17,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,454 miles
    Test number
    772902549155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,053 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    523171777123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,572 miles
    Test number
    463802776155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 PTV

Does Y3 PTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PTV is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PTV?
The MOT on Y3 PTV is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 PTV done?
Y3 PTV was recorded at 109,260 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
Has Y3 PTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PTV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 PTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 PTV find?
Y3 PTV passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal.

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