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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

Y9 NPRMOT history

Y9 NPR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y9 NPR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,748 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y9 NPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y9 NPR was last recorded at 119,748 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,513 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,235 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,748 miles
  • 2025 – 118,513 miles
  • 2024 – 115,601 miles
  • 2023 – 112,780 miles
  • 2022 – 110,312 miles
  • 2021 – 103,913 miles
  • 2020 – 101,450 miles
  • 2019 – 93,381 miles
  • 2018 – 79,694 miles
  • 2017 – 74,534 miles
  • 2016 – 74,406 miles
  • 2015 – 73,761 miles
  • 2014 – 70,010 miles
  • 2013 – 61,219 miles
  • 2012 – 54,887 miles
  • 2011 – 46,480 miles
  • 2010 – 42,644 miles
  • 2009 – 37,830 miles
  • 2008 – 31,257 miles
  • 2007 – 26,274 miles
  • 2006 – 20,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,748 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,748 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    212475894499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,513 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,513 miles
    Test number
    739227009366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,601 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,601 miles
    Test number
    480982676790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,780 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,780 miles
    Test number
    482355086012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,312 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,312 miles
    Test number
    389482430355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    979534780202
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured On both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail103,913 miles (+2,463)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    523565261928
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured On both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass101,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    745940161483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,450 miles (+8,069)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,450 miles
    Test number
    973773037055
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear 2pipes /o/s near fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

  10. Pass93,381 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    914000787059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  11. Fail93,380 miles (+13,686)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    903342992324
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and slight leak on the rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  12. Pass79,694 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,694 miles
    Test number
    122804248692
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

  13. Fail79,693 miles (+5,159)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,693 miles
    Test number
    564136156836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

  14. Pass74,534 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    431453256223
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  15. Fail74,534 miles (+128)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    947916040136
    • FailureOffside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms, front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

  16. Pass74,406 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    879414654129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S rear silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside fog light cover unbonding
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  17. Fail74,406 miles (+645)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,406 miles
    Test number
    769104703582
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases N/S rear silencer clamp missing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside fog light cover unbonding
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal perished
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  18. Pass73,761 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,761 miles
    Test number
    175842615223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

  19. Fail73,761 miles (+3,751)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,761 miles
    Test number
    507992315278
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges

  20. Pass70,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    466726594193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,009 miles (+8,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    667136094136
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

  22. Pass61,219 miles (+6,332)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,219 miles
    Test number
    188993723194
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer connecting clamps rotted

  23. Pass54,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    308082562068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,887 miles (+8,407)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    189282162023
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass46,480 miles (+3,836)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,480 miles
    Test number
    815145951052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  26. Pass42,644 miles (+74)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    413705670030
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff

  27. Fail42,570 miles (+4,740)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,570 miles
    Test number
    373758760062
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff

  28. Pass37,830 miles (+6,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    424192479099
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  29. Pass31,257 miles (+4,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,257 miles
    Test number
    113399458483
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass26,274 miles (+6,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,274 miles
    Test number
    964175347008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass20,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    973436646026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y9 NPR

Does Y9 NPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 NPR is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y9 NPR?
The MOT on Y9 NPR is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y9 NPR done?
Y9 NPR was recorded at 119,748 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has Y9 NPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y9 NPR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y9 NPR 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 NPR find?
Y9 NPR passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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