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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y7 YYLMOT history

Y7 YYL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

Y7 YYL blue 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
84,962 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 YYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 YYL was last recorded at 84,962 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,247 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
715 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,962 miles
  • 2024 – 84,247 miles
  • 2023 – 83,002 miles
  • 2022 – 82,506 miles
  • 2021 – 81,299 miles
  • 2020 – 78,625 miles
  • 2018 – 77,841 miles
  • 2017 – 77,036 miles
  • 2016 – 75,474 miles
  • 2015 – 73,524 miles
  • 2014 – 71,563 miles
  • 2013 – 70,378 miles
  • 2012 – 66,089 miles
  • 2011 – 62,421 miles
  • 2010 – 57,321 miles
  • 2009 – 51,560 miles
  • 2008 – 43,521 miles
  • 2007 – 36,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,962 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 Diff Leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,962 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    852111701820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,247 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    275766069606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    986951032081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail83,002 miles (+496)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    974639672913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass82,506 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,506 miles
    Test number
    120161863408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,299 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    819920212699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,625 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,625 miles
    Test number
    948190202049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,841 miles (+805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    192730633727
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Leak
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,036 miles (+1,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    461273633786
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded ( rearbox )
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
  10. Pass75,474 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,474 miles
    Test number
    801302833138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,524 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,524 miles
    Test number
    701398138473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,563 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,563 miles
    Test number
    995055804351
    • 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)
  13. Pass70,378 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    966593883267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,089 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    457607612242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,421 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    448742471195
    • NoteBrake warning light on but pads ok
    • NoteNearside tyre cut but not showqing cord
  16. Fail62,421 miles (+5,100)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,421 miles
    Test number
    299347061164
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteBrake warning light on but pads ok
    • NoteNearside tyre cut but not showqing cord
  17. Pass57,321 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,321 miles
    Test number
    610191520166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,301 miles (+5,741)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,301 miles
    Test number
    803216410142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass51,560 miles (+8,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,560 miles
    Test number
    750851219109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass43,521 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    223282388077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    413189567062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 YYL

Does Y7 YYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 YYL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y7 YYL?
The MOT on Y7 YYL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 YYL done?
Y7 YYL was recorded at 84,962 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has Y7 YYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 YYL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y7 YYL 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 YYL find?
Y7 YYL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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