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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

Y7 ADSMOT history

Y7 ADS is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2024.

Y7 ADS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
93,578 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 ADS
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
13 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 ADS was last recorded at 93,578 miles on 21 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,578 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,578 miles
  • 2022 – 93,201 miles
  • 2019 – 93,163 miles
  • 2015 – 91,318 miles
  • 2014 – 86,988 miles
  • 2013 – 83,111 miles
  • 2012 – 79,474 miles
  • 2011 – 74,612 miles
  • 2010 – 68,555 miles
  • 2009 – 61,637 miles
  • 2008 – 50,490 miles
  • 2007 – 42,233 miles
  • 2006 – 39,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,578 miles
  • AdvisoryBinding on all brakes/low effot

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    199725363148
    • AdvisoryBinding on all brakes/low effot
  2. Fail93,578 miles (+377)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,578 miles
    Test number
    679550489816
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass93,201 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    314339910735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,163 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    223390454206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,318 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    775384412548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,300 miles (+4,312)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    226608899280
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER UNDERTRAY
  7. Pass86,988 miles (+3,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    108113394152
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  8. Pass83,111 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    586210073132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,474 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    159352272190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    547056261147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,612 miles (+6,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,612 miles
    Test number
    598286761125
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass68,555 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    930022560058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    190284669005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,621 miles (+11,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    263014269045
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass50,490 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,490 miles
    Test number
    993828058022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,480 miles (+8,247)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    894776858086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass42,233 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,233 miles
    Test number
    400855447069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,844 miles
    Test number
    703487046009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 ADS

Does Y7 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y7 ADS expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y7 ADS?
The MOT on Y7 ADS expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y7 ADS done?
Y7 ADS was recorded at 93,578 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2024, an average of 2,903 miles a year.
Has Y7 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 ADS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y7 ADS 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 Y7 ADS find?
Y7 ADS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: binding on all brakes/low effot.

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