BMW M3
Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
Y9 MRMMOT history
Y9 MRM is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 81,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2026
- Mileage
- 81,801 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y9 MRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y9 MRM was last recorded at 81,801 miles on 30 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 81,801 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,801 miles
- 2024 – 80,904 miles
- 2023 – 79,915 miles
- 2022 – 78,711 miles
- 2021 – 77,015 miles
- 2020 – 76,568 miles
- 2019 – 75,440 miles
- 2017 – 74,585 miles
- 2016 – 71,831 miles
- 2015 – 67,976 miles
- 2014 – 65,247 miles
- 2013 – 60,203 miles
- 2012 – 55,583 miles
- 2011 – 49,334 miles
- 2010 – 38,516 miles
- 2009 – 33,250 miles
- 2008 – 29,925 miles
- 2006 – 25,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,801 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,801 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 81,801 miles
- Test number
- 805909009226
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
Fail81,801 miles (+897)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,801 miles
- Test number
- 230183293018
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear differential oil leak
Pass80,904 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,904 miles
- Test number
- 699807771475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,899 miles (+984)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,899 miles
- Test number
- 872897326679
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,915 miles (+1,204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 79,915 miles
- Test number
- 307368866517
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil (front seal)
- AdvisoryTpms lamp indicating a fault
- AdvisoryUnder trays engine covers and side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle and some testable items
Pass78,711 miles (+1,696)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,711 miles
- Test number
- 786043632438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and side skirts obscuring areas of the under side of the vehicle
Pass77,015 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 77,015 miles
- Test number
- 650287650045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,015 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,015 miles
- Test number
- 717749397794
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail77,015 miles (+447)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,015 miles
- Test number
- 163859036188
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inop
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle
Pass76,568 miles (+1,128)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 76,568 miles
- Test number
- 307958222217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass75,440 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,440 miles
- Test number
- 678232556064
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle
Fail75,440 miles (+855)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,440 miles
- Test number
- 136007404720
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle
Pass74,585 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 74,585 miles
- Test number
- 135603667625
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail74,584 miles (+2,753)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,584 miles
- Test number
- 601295077425
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,831 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 71,831 miles
- Test number
- 605481326340
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle
- 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)
Fail71,825 miles (+3,849)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,825 miles
- Test number
- 539229029690
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle
- 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)
Pass67,976 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,976 miles
- Test number
- 335453748389
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at the time of the test
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail67,974 miles (+2,727)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,974 miles
- Test number
- 374767972424
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted at the time of the test
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,247 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 65,247 miles
- Test number
- 917276634371
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring deteriated
Fail65,247 miles (+5,044)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,247 miles
- Test number
- 485112234349
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFuel cap sealing ring deteriated
Pass60,203 miles (+4,620)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,203 miles
- Test number
- 898727313314
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBackbox flanges rotton and snapped
Pass55,583 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 55,583 miles
- Test number
- 407540122395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust joint collar snapped/broken
- NoteFront tyres wearing uneaven
- NoteHeadlamp levelling device insecure on suspension arm
- NoteO/s/r flexi securing bracket securing bolt missing
Fail55,581 miles (+6,247)11 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,581 miles
- Test number
- 757593112341
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteExhaust joint collar snapped/broken
- NoteFront tyres wearing uneaven
- NoteHeadlamp levelling device insecure on suspension arm
- NoteO/s/r flexi securing bracket securing bolt missing
Pass49,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 49,334 miles
- Test number
- 229615341236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,334 miles (+10,818)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,334 miles
- Test number
- 268693941202
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass38,516 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,516 miles
- Test number
- 131799140409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,516 miles (+5,266)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,516 miles
- Test number
- 771307440054
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass33,250 miles (+3,325)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 33,250 miles
- Test number
- 921162699076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,925 miles (+4,532)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 29,925 miles
- Test number
- 424411078083
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass25,393 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,393 miles
- Test number
- 834810556208
- AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- NoteTyre wall has slight damage but no cords are exposed
Questions about Y9 MRM
- Does Y9 MRM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y9 MRM expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y9 MRM?
- The MOT on Y9 MRM expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y9 MRM done?
- Y9 MRM was recorded at 81,801 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 3,013 miles a year.
- Has Y9 MRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y9 MRM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y9 MRM 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 Y9 MRM find?
- Y9 MRM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear differential oil leak.
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