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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

161 BMWMOT history

161 BMW is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 33,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

161 BMW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,227 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
161 BMW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

161 BMW was last recorded at 33,227 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
31,990 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,237 miles
Average per year
1,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,227 miles
  • 2024 – 31,990 miles
  • 2023 – 30,904 miles
  • 2022 – 29,945 miles
  • 2021 – 28,689 miles
  • 2020 – 27,698 miles
  • 2019 – 26,310 miles
  • 2018 – 24,019 miles
  • 2017 – 23,758 miles
  • 2015 – 23,252 miles
  • 2014 – 21,789 miles
  • 2013 – 21,105 miles
  • 2012 – 17,678 miles
  • 2011 – 16,924 miles
  • 2010 – 14,121 miles
  • 2009 – 13,308 miles
  • 2008 – 11,653 miles
  • 2006 – 8,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,227 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    875384628043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,990 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    31,990 miles
    Test number
    886785017082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,904 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    30,904 miles
    Test number
    453678471043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,945 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    29,945 miles
    Test number
    417962959112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,689 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    720533258728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,698 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    510826504960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,310 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,310 miles
    Test number
    810194838680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,019 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    575616726667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,758 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    747130819242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,252 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    616509085114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,789 miles (+684)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,789 miles
    Test number
    656376094138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,105 miles (+3,427)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,105 miles
    Test number
    338387093107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass17,678 miles (+754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,678 miles
    Test number
    247638482158
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn 2mm & worn on edges.
  14. Pass16,924 miles (+2,803)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,924 miles
    Test number
    645819381126
    • NoteFull undertray fitted and sill covers unable to fully inspect
    • NoteN/s/f tyre fouling inner wing cover on full right lock
  15. Pass14,121 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    14,121 miles
    Test number
    383447690156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,308 miles (+1,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,308 miles
    Test number
    704180229171
    • NoteRear tyres worn 3mm.
  17. Pass11,653 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    11,653 miles
    Test number
    334080068091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    8,646 miles
    Test number
    781426526218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 161 BMW

What vehicle is registration 161 BMW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 161 BMW on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Aug 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 161 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 161 BMW is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 161 BMW?
The MOT on 161 BMW is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 161 BMW done?
161 BMW was recorded at 33,227 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
Has 161 BMW ever failed its MOT?
No. 161 BMW has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 161 BMW 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 161 BMW find?
161 BMW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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