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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

Y5 EKOMOT history

Y5 EKO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y5 EKO black 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,031 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 EKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 EKO was last recorded at 157,031 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,090 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,941 miles
Average per year
5,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,031 miles
  • 2024 – 155,090 miles
  • 2023 – 154,072 miles
  • 2022 – 153,061 miles
  • 2021 – 151,671 miles
  • 2018 – 149,729 miles
  • 2016 – 144,357 miles
  • 2015 – 140,366 miles
  • 2014 – 135,008 miles
  • 2013 – 129,576 miles
  • 2012 – 125,140 miles
  • 2011 – 121,369 miles
  • 2010 – 118,398 miles
  • 2009 – 110,609 miles
  • 2008 – 87,301 miles
  • 2007 – 68,979 miles
  • 2006 – 54,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,031 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,031 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,031 miles
    Test number
    734642288943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,090 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,090 miles
    Test number
    514248432779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,072 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,072 miles
    Test number
    805339778840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,061 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,061 miles
    Test number
    687327289066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,671 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,671 miles
    Test number
    836819375770
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail151,669 miles (+1,940)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,669 miles
    Test number
    382169933589
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass149,729 miles (+5,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,729 miles
    Test number
    716528019304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass144,357 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,357 miles
    Test number
    155258381923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,366 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,366 miles
    Test number
    836547722666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,008 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,008 miles
    Test number
    306623084213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,576 miles (+4,436)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,576 miles
    Test number
    899183573241
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass125,140 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,140 miles
    Test number
    239059772260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,369 miles (+2,971)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,369 miles
    Test number
    985070061251
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
  14. Pass118,398 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,398 miles
    Test number
    140764070205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,609 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    110,609 miles
    Test number
    502708409373
    • NoteNumber plates no markings
  16. Fail110,607 miles (+23,306)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,607 miles
    Test number
    614046009349
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNumber plates no markings
  17. Pass87,301 miles (+18,322)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,301 miles
    Test number
    832869398268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    100025107358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,979 miles (+14,847)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    212875507333
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
  20. Pass54,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    703924786208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 EKO

Does Y5 EKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 EKO is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 EKO?
The MOT on Y5 EKO is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 EKO done?
Y5 EKO was recorded at 157,031 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,228 miles a year.
Has Y5 EKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 EKO has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y5 EKO 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 Y5 EKO find?
Y5 EKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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