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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

Y8 YOOMOT history

Y8 YOO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2024.

Y8 YOO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2025
Mileage
116,679 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 YOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 YOO was last recorded at 116,679 miles on 15 Jul 2024, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,290 miles · 29 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
389 miles
Average per year
4,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,679 miles
  • 2022 – 116,290 miles
  • 2020 – 114,947 miles
  • 2018 – 113,091 miles
  • 2017 – 107,420 miles
  • 2016 – 103,374 miles
  • 2015 – 97,911 miles
  • 2014 – 87,272 miles
  • 2012 – 86,009 miles
  • 2011 – 82,144 miles
  • 2010 – 76,913 miles
  • 2009 – 65,436 miles
  • 2008 – 56,883 miles
  • 2007 – 45,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,679 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,679 miles (+389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    192679333555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass116,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    587112563927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,290 miles (+1,343)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    282186968644
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass114,947 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,947 miles
    Test number
    527412773312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,091 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,091 miles
    Test number
    410230211585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,420 miles
    Test number
    402819691578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,420 miles (+4,046)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,420 miles
    Test number
    577238686592
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass103,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    218543372870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,374 miles (+5,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,374 miles
    Test number
    450380418700
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass97,911 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,911 miles
    Test number
    555632415020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,272 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,272 miles
    Test number
    215501214041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,009 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,009 miles
    Test number
    469299042342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,144 miles (+35)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,144 miles
    Test number
    455023391297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  14. Fail82,109 miles (+5,196)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    848741891277
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  15. Pass76,913 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,913 miles
    Test number
    921598880204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,436 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    250205619222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,883 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    573431148266
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass56,883 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    760651548233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    174541517212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 YOO

Does Y8 YOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 YOO expired on 14 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 YOO?
The MOT on Y8 YOO expired on 14 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 YOO done?
Y8 YOO was recorded at 116,679 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2024, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
Has Y8 YOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 YOO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 YOO 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 Y8 YOO find?
Y8 YOO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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