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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

YRL 3MOT history

YRL 3 is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

YRL 3 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
123,512 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YRL 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YRL 3 was last recorded at 123,512 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,441 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,071 miles
Average per year
5,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,512 miles
  • 2025 – 116,441 miles
  • 2024 – 110,881 miles
  • 2023 – 106,630 miles
  • 2022 – 103,264 miles
  • 2021 – 98,794 miles
  • 2020 – 95,622 miles
  • 2019 – 91,045 miles
  • 2018 – 87,539 miles
  • 2017 – 84,470 miles
  • 2016 – 81,585 miles
  • 2015 – 76,782 miles
  • 2014 – 73,514 miles
  • 2013 – 67,860 miles
  • 2012 – 59,126 miles
  • 2011 – 51,602 miles
  • 2010 – 45,442 miles
  • 2009 – 38,653 miles
  • 2008 – 33,744 miles
  • 2007 – 27,877 miles
  • 2006 – 21,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBody stiffener at rear becoming corroded
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,512 miles (+7,071)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    724682342488
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBody stiffener at rear becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Pass116,441 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,441 miles
    Test number
    368166056773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,881 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,881 miles
    Test number
    909958062109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,630 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,630 miles
    Test number
    248522291281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,627 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,627 miles
    Test number
    543723362207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass103,264 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,264 miles
    Test number
    493422723734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,261 miles (+4,467)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    346930623446
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryT.P.M.S light on

  8. Pass98,794 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    467749037100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,792 miles (+3,170)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    403676985763
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,622 miles (+286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    653821489202
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,336 miles (+4,291)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    291518346917
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,045 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    586448465163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,040 miles (+3,501)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,040 miles
    Test number
    798579037135
    • 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))

  14. Pass87,539 miles (+3,069)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    349875408486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen Wipers Just Clearing Windscreen

  15. Pass84,470 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    222253837181
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre bold on outer edge (not at full trad depth) and 2.8mm

  16. Pass81,585 miles (+4,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    696458850328
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass76,782 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,782 miles
    Test number
    827596237865
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass73,514 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,514 miles
    Test number
    368266964466
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTPMS light illuminated

  19. Fail73,502 miles (+5,642)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,502 miles
    Test number
    189062564256
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTPMS light illuminated

  20. Pass67,860 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    187605353211
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on edges

  21. Fail67,780 miles (+8,654)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,780 miles
    Test number
    165228643267
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on edges

  22. Pass59,126 miles (+7,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,126 miles
    Test number
    469807152219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass51,602 miles (+6,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,602 miles
    Test number
    275142351286
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing more on edges
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rrear ends of both front to rear brake pipes

  24. Pass45,442 miles (+30)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,442 miles
    Test number
    994826640297
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on edges
    • NoteRunflat tyre warning light illuminated
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSome smearing from front wiper blades

  25. Fail45,412 miles (+6,759)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,412 miles
    Test number
    582755540227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on edges
    • NoteRunflat tyre warning light illuminated
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSome smearing from front wiper blades

  26. Pass38,653 miles (+4,909)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,653 miles
    Test number
    121073159290
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on edges close to legal limit
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low offside rear
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear brake discs

  27. Pass33,744 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,744 miles
    Test number
    824370358280
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass27,877 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    451601057232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,670 miles
    Test number
    201004566202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YRL 3

What vehicle is registration YRL 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YRL 3 on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YRL 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YRL 3 is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YRL 3?
The MOT on YRL 3 is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YRL 3 done?
YRL 3 was recorded at 123,512 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,080 miles a year.
Has YRL 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YRL 3 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on YRL 3 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 YRL 3 find?
YRL 3 passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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