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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y7 HLEMOT history

Y7 HLE is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

Y7 HLE grey 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 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,836 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 HLE
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
26 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 HLE was last recorded at 158,836 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 5,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,152 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,684 miles
Average per year
7,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,836 miles
  • 2025 – 153,152 miles
  • 2024 – 149,360 miles
  • 2023 – 145,509 miles
  • 2021 – 141,096 miles
  • 2020 – 135,190 miles
  • 2019 – 132,942 miles
  • 2018 – 127,847 miles
  • 2017 – 121,698 miles
  • 2016 – 112,170 miles
  • 2015 – 106,109 miles
  • 2014 – 100,129 miles
  • 2013 – 93,685 miles
  • 2012 – 79,922 miles
  • 2011 – 67,689 miles
  • 2010 – 52,289 miles
  • 2009 – 47,040 miles
  • 2008 – 40,713 miles
  • 2007 – 24,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,836 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,836 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,836 miles
    Test number
    994625196218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,152 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,152 miles
    Test number
    694611064319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,360 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,360 miles
    Test number
    389983688028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,509 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,509 miles
    Test number
    922287298960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,096 miles (+5,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,096 miles
    Test number
    738561602493
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass135,190 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,190 miles
    Test number
    646658223015
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass132,942 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    434911515351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,847 miles (+79)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,847 miles
    Test number
    308718578858
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))

  9. Fail127,768 miles (+6,070)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,768 miles
    Test number
    594914273464
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two little cracks on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower On connections between pipes and exhaust box one of the assembly flanges is cracked due corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Has humidity inside of lens, slightly affecting stop lamp as well. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light lens cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling sensor arm on suspension connected with a plastic tie, ( This situation can fail and is not precise ).
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated There is a position in which we can feel that two or three teethes are not locking. (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Pass121,698 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,698 miles
    Test number
    447849441698
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak From engine.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail121,683 miles (+9,513)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,683 miles
    Test number
    788593140164
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that comes along the chassis and goes for o/s wheel , ( Next rear axle ). (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak From engine.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The one before the caliper hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling arm on suspension working with a plastic tie .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two little cracks. (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass112,170 miles (+6,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,170 miles
    Test number
    966034016702
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass106,109 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,109 miles
    Test number
    242494635146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail106,087 miles (+5,958)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,087 miles
    Test number
    793869503020
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass100,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    338405814376
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail100,129 miles (+6,444)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,129 miles
    Test number
    546745314382
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass93,685 miles (+338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    997649323013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases

  18. Fail93,347 miles (+13,425)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    336654823073
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust flange broken but exhaust still secure and not leaking ngases

  19. Pass79,922 miles (+196)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,922 miles
    Test number
    537350342031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)

  20. Fail79,726 miles (+12,037)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,726 miles
    Test number
    456535032041
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres worn out on inner edges.rear brake disces rusty and wearing(strongly advise)

  21. Pass67,689 miles (+15,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,689 miles
    Test number
    129511631045
    • NoteRear exhaust joints corroded and cracked
    • NoteRear tyres slightly worn

  22. Pass52,289 miles (+5,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    520752640014
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass47,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    432283699082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,040 miles (+6,327)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    310602699051
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteRear tyre low

  25. Pass40,713 miles (+16,454)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,713 miles
    Test number
    474386988096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,259 miles
    Test number
    951957867063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y7 HLE

Does Y7 HLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 HLE is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 HLE?
The MOT on Y7 HLE is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 HLE done?
Y7 HLE was recorded at 158,836 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,127 miles a year.
Has Y7 HLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 HLE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on Y7 HLE 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 HLE find?
Y7 HLE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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