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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y3 TFWMOT history

Y3 TFW is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

Y3 TFW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
110,621 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 TFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 TFW was last recorded at 110,621 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,073 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,548 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,621 miles
  • 2025 – 109,073 miles
  • 2024 – 106,509 miles
  • 2023 – 104,881 miles
  • 2021 – 103,598 miles
  • 2020 – 99,765 miles
  • 2019 – 98,926 miles
  • 2018 – 94,036 miles
  • 2016 – 86,141 miles
  • 2015 – 85,024 miles
  • 2014 – 77,811 miles
  • 2013 – 71,985 miles
  • 2012 – 69,616 miles
  • 2011 – 67,014 miles
  • 2010 – 62,880 miles
  • 2009 – 59,767 miles
  • 2008 – 57,584 miles
  • 2007 – 35,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,621 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    695024756079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail110,621 miles (+1,548)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    991089360984
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,073 miles (+2,564)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    506014052012
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust on N/S/R brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,509 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,509 miles
    Test number
    614644783696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,881 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,881 miles
    Test number
    383853052650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,598 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    244954015884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,765 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    394711863349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,926 miles (+4,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,926 miles
    Test number
    610496468091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    431323393906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre worn to 3 mm on inner side

  10. Fail94,036 miles (+40)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,036 miles
    Test number
    515173240981
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre worn to 3 mm on inner side

  11. Fail93,996 miles (+7,855)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,996 miles
    Test number
    692420791323
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing.

  12. Pass86,141 miles (+1,117)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    984537412698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  13. Pass85,024 miles (+7,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,024 miles
    Test number
    752953971019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,811 miles (+5,826)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    315366984270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp broken, exhaust still supported and not blowing

  15. Pass71,985 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    609229983288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,616 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    558650492235
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass69,616 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    885310392245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,014 miles (+4,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    559890991249
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass62,880 miles (+1,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    912299670289
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

  20. Pass60,973 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    822855780003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,971 miles (+1,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    133763580037
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass59,767 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    412754619322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,584 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    550009528338
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel

  24. Fail57,583 miles (+21,791)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    563497228336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel

  25. Pass35,792 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    504570137325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,564 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,564 miles
    Test number
    794104267220
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 TFW

Does Y3 TFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 TFW is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 TFW?
The MOT on Y3 TFW is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 TFW done?
Y3 TFW was recorded at 110,621 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has Y3 TFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 TFW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 TFW 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 TFW find?
Y3 TFW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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