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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

Y869 PCBMOT history

Y869 PCB is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2025.

Y869 PCB yellow BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2026
Mileage
94,930 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 PCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 PCB was last recorded at 94,930 miles on 12 May 2025, 2,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,859 miles · 18 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
2,071 miles
Average per year
2,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,930 miles
  • 2019 – 92,859 miles
  • 2018 – 91,938 miles
  • 2015 – 87,403 miles
  • 2014 – 80,359 miles
  • 2013 – 79,440 miles
  • 2012 – 78,462 miles
  • 2011 – 77,110 miles
  • 2010 – 75,473 miles
  • 2009 – 73,327 miles
  • 2008 – 66,721 miles
  • 2007 – 60,501 miles
  • 2006 – 50,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,930 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,930 miles (+2,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,930 miles
    Test number
    319934813225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass92,859 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,859 miles
    Test number
    646834571482
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe to back box clamp broken exhaust still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail92,859 miles (+921)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,859 miles
    Test number
    372676814482
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe to back box clamp broken exhaust still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass91,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    955768516501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,938 miles (+4,535)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    980245671569
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    977481435174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail87,403 miles (+7,044)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    448820625139
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteScraping noise from handbrake shoes

  8. Pass80,359 miles (+919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    956515424144
    • NoteRear axle diff seal leaking oil
    • NoteRear exhaust flanges broken but system still secure

  9. Pass79,440 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,440 miles
    Test number
    737273133125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,462 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    829851242195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,110 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,110 miles
    Test number
    255507821119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,473 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,473 miles
    Test number
    891558330138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,471 miles (+2,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,471 miles
    Test number
    504737430140
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Fail73,327 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    253645339110
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass73,327 miles (+6,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,327 miles
    Test number
    701795939125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,721 miles (+6,220)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    870419538368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass60,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,501 miles
    Test number
    590864137320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,463 miles (+9,683)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,463 miles
    Test number
    610404037362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,780 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    142471046300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,763 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,763 miles
    Test number
    642378336316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Questions about Y869 PCB

Does Y869 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 PCB expired on 11 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 PCB?
The MOT on Y869 PCB expired on 11 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 PCB done?
Y869 PCB was recorded at 94,930 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2025, an average of 2,396 miles a year.
Has Y869 PCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 PCB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y869 PCB 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 Y869 PCB find?
Y869 PCB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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