BMW
M3 · Purple
Test date30 Sep 2025
Expiry29 Sep 2026
Test number917181637764
Mileage80,040 mi
MOTValid
MOT due29 Sep 2026
First reg30 Dec 1996
Mileage80,040 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
29 years and 6 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 15 February 2026.
Test date20 Sep 2024
Expiry19 Sep 2025
Test number722030429692
Mileage77,943 mi
Test date30 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number389497615479
Mileage77,943 mi
MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Test date15 Sep 2023
Expiry14 Sep 2024
Test number240198136790
Mileage77,941 mi
Test date20 Jul 2022
Expiry19 Jul 2023
Test number417962746620
Mileage77,850 mi
Test date23 Apr 2021
Expiry22 Apr 2022
Test number197851022306
Mileage77,098 mi
Test date22 Apr 2021
Expiry—
Test number282610781825
Mileage77,097 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Test date23 Apr 2019
Expiry22 Oct 2020
Test number698781836284
Mileage76,005 mi
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number447015957334
Mileage76,004 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Test date5 Jun 2015
Expiry8 Jun 2016
Test number918246455198
Mileage75,174 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth rear ryres worn on inner edge
User Enteredfuel pipe corroded
Test date5 Jun 2015
Expiry—
Test number147466855130
Mileage75,174 mi
FailRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth rear ryres worn on inner edge
User Enteredfuel pipe corroded
Test date9 Jun 2014
Expiry8 Jun 2015
Test number929380664175
Mileage73,108 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date9 Jun 2014
Expiry—
Test number446580164143
Mileage73,108 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
User EnteredOil leak
Test date28 May 2013
Expiry7 Jun 2014
Test number665638843115
Mileage68,578 mi
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User Enteredboth front brake hoses starting to perish
User Enteredboth front tyres low on edges
User Enteredvehicles front brakes only just passed imbalance requirements at 22%
Test date28 May 2013
Expiry—
Test number998528943102
Mileage68,543 mi
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User EnteredItems removed from driver's view prior to test
User Enteredboth front brake hoses starting to perish
User Enteredboth front tyres low on edges
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry7 Jun 2013
Test number847036032111
Mileage67,121 mi
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredpower steering leaking
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Test date15 May 2012
Expiry—
Test number536206932127
Mileage67,101 mi
FailHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
FailHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredpower steering leaking
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Test date8 Jun 2011
Expiry7 Jun 2012
Test number789439451183
Mileage60,634 mi
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Test date6 Jun 2011
Expiry—
Test number165887651102
Mileage60,600 mi
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredrear exhaust security.
Test date2 Jun 2010
Expiry1 Jun 2011
Test number434613350186
Mileage53,321 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded
User Enteredboth front brake discs inner surfaces corroded
Test date24 Mar 2009
Expiry23 Mar 2010
Test number611423289084
Mileage53,223 mi
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfuel pipe corroded
Test date12 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number292211979020
Mileage53,221 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredfuel pipe corroded
Test date29 Jan 2008
Expiry28 Jan 2009
Test number332669528068
Mileage52,023 mi
Test date22 Jan 2008
Expiry—
Test number190912328450
Mileage52,023 mi
FailOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredbad oil leak from rear axle pinion seal
Test date8 Jan 2007
Expiry7 Jan 2008
Test number502608307050
Mileage50,601 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)