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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y5 ABMMOT history

Y5 ABM is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2024.

Y5 ABM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
61,782 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 ABM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 ABM was last recorded at 61,782 miles on 9 Feb 2024, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2015: 57,791 miles, lower than 59,375 miles on 22 Jul 2014.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,247 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 61,782 miles
  • 2021 – 61,247 miles
  • 2020 – 61,053 miles
  • 2016 – 60,227 miles
  • 2015 – 57,791 miles
  • 2014 – 59,375 miles
  • 2013 – 57,838 miles
  • 2012 – 56,828 miles
  • 2011 – 54,159 miles
  • 2010 – 52,381 miles
  • 2009 – 51,921 miles
  • 2008 – 43,961 miles
  • 2007 – 38,783 miles
  • 2006 – 20,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,782 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing / juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor hanging out

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,782 miles (+535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    612741620920
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing / juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor hanging out
  2. Pass61,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    199209206835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,247 miles (+194)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    269283486570
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass61,053 miles (+826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    901808209720
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer jointing flanges deyeriorating
  5. Pass60,227 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,227 miles
    Test number
    872284852778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,791 miles (-1,584)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,791 miles
    Test number
    499659005209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,375 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    117493404269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,838 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    917872873167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,828 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,828 miles
    Test number
    986027562108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,159 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,159 miles
    Test number
    725541281065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,381 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    290289740096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,921 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,921 miles
    Test number
    282170459291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,961 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    134682158257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,783 miles (+17,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    222213957227
    • 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)
  15. Pass20,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,963 miles
    Test number
    230462666285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 ABM

Does Y5 ABM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 ABM expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 ABM?
The MOT on Y5 ABM expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 ABM done?
Y5 ABM was recorded at 61,782 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2024, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has Y5 ABM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 ABM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y5 ABM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 ABM find?
Y5 ABM passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing / juddering; offside rear brake pad sensor hanging out.

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