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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y4 YEMMOT history

Y4 YEM is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

Y4 YEM silver 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 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
54,802 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 YEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 YEM was last recorded at 54,802 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 1,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,545 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,257 miles
Average per year
2,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,802 miles
  • 2024 – 53,545 miles
  • 2023 – 53,274 miles
  • 2018 – 52,894 miles
  • 2015 – 51,533 miles
  • 2013 – 49,779 miles
  • 2012 – 49,712 miles
  • 2011 – 48,044 miles
  • 2010 – 45,185 miles
  • 2009 – 43,629 miles
  • 2008 – 29,427 miles
  • 2007 – 16,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,802 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been ran flat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust join/Clamp fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,802 miles (+1,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    277674259470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass53,545 miles (+271)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,545 miles
    Test number
    932736943479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tyre has signs of being ran flat plus tyre is perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside dip beam slightly dim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamp fractured

  3. Pass53,274 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    430676284798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust join/Clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail53,274 miles (+380)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,274 miles
    Test number
    808652901344
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust join/Clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass52,894 miles (+1,361)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,894 miles
    Test number
    959628120903
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have cut in outer wall not cords exposed

  6. Pass51,533 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    979417301104
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail51,525 miles (+1,746)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    357609607793
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass49,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    645843243313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,779 miles (+67)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    909573943384
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  10. Pass49,712 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,712 miles
    Test number
    847477712306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    299544811399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,044 miles (+2,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    438374211436
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. Pass45,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    443996480234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,185 miles (+1,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,185 miles
    Test number
    421306080271
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass43,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,629 miles
    Test number
    220196789219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,629 miles (+4,189)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,629 miles
    Test number
    980795189286
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  17. Pass39,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    300879499027
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres just on min limit

  18. Fail39,440 miles (+10,013)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    901939799068
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres just on min limit

  19. Pass29,427 miles (+12,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,427 miles
    Test number
    574376008161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass16,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,978 miles
    Test number
    750404707196
    • NoteAdvize nail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about Y4 YEM

Does Y4 YEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 YEM expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 YEM?
The MOT on Y4 YEM expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 YEM done?
Y4 YEM was recorded at 54,802 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,109 miles a year.
Has Y4 YEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 YEM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 YEM 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 Y4 YEM find?
Y4 YEM passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.

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