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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

Y3 YXYMOT history

Y3 YXY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

Y3 YXY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
103,471 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 YXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 YXY was last recorded at 103,471 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2018: 96,038 miles, lower than 96,039 miles on 13 Sept 2018.

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
102,616 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,471 miles
  • 2023 – 102,616 miles
  • 2022 – 102,389 miles
  • 2021 – 100,032 miles
  • 2020 – 99,374 miles
  • 2019 – 96,623 miles
  • 2018 – 96,038 miles
  • 2017 – 91,812 miles
  • 2016 – 86,056 miles
  • 2014 – 84,069 miles
  • 2013 – 76,889 miles
  • 2012 – 64,676 miles
  • 2011 – 52,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,471 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,471 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,471 miles
    Test number
    208083427143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,616 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    169721436609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,389 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    207089788083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,032 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,032 miles
    Test number
    984515532680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass99,374 miles (+2,751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    622599314906
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass96,623 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    329402485861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,038 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,038 miles
    Test number
    754235838621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail96,039 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    670860678293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control and abs fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to cord being exposed inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass91,812 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,812 miles
    Test number
    179698397045
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking between tread
  10. Pass86,056 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    588811049552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,069 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    798449034336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail84,069 miles (+7,180)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,069 miles
    Test number
    248678234387
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass76,889 miles (+12,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    589213573133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,676 miles (+12,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    825488712124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    436068901139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 YXY

Does Y3 YXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 YXY expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 YXY?
The MOT on Y3 YXY expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 YXY done?
Y3 YXY was recorded at 103,471 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has Y3 YXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 YXY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on Y3 YXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 YXY find?
Y3 YXY passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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