
BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc
236 HTJMOT history
236 HTJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,612 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 53,612 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 236 HTJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
236 HTJ was last recorded at 53,612 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,607 miles · 17 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 2,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,612 miles
- 2024 – 52,695 miles
- 2023 – 51,022 miles
- 2021 – 50,326 miles
- 2020 – 47,901 miles
- 2018 – 44,383 miles
- 2016 – 30,621 miles
- 2015 – 16,073 miles
- 2009 – 13,407 miles
- 2008 – 9,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,612 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 53,612 miles
- Test number
- 683460649484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLong handbrake travel
Fail53,607 miles (+912)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,607 miles
- Test number
- 395995649335
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,695 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 52,695 miles
- Test number
- 950024151775
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass51,688 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 51,688 miles
- Test number
- 440073109428
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail51,677 miles (+655)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,677 miles
- Test number
- 296189109612
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass51,022 miles (+696)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 51,022 miles
- Test number
- 473856713066
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass50,326 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 50,326 miles
- Test number
- 219737629125
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,323 miles (+923)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,323 miles
- Test number
- 193139011709
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust system insecure rear box clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,400 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,400 miles
- Test number
- 394834138465
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Fail49,391 miles (+1,490)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,391 miles
- Test number
- 759033981609
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,901 miles (+3,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 47,901 miles
- Test number
- 776746670411
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,383 miles (+6,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 44,383 miles
- Test number
- 920093800148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,861 miles (+7,240)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,861 miles
- Test number
- 333710480577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,621 miles (+2,213)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 30,621 miles
- Test number
- 232971735120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,408 miles (+12,335)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 28,408 miles
- Test number
- 900359129143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,073 miles (+2,666)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 16,073 miles
- Test number
- 836648605097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,407 miles (+3,549)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 13,407 miles
- Test number
- 581926889295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,858 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 9,858 miles
- Test number
- 552277258205
- NoteCut in wall o/s front tyre
- NotePlastic sills fitted
Questions about 236 HTJ
- What vehicle is registration 236 HTJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 236 HTJ on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Mar 2005. 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 236 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 236 HTJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 236 HTJ?
- The MOT on 236 HTJ is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 236 HTJ done?
- 236 HTJ was recorded at 53,612 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
- Has 236 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 236 HTJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on 236 HTJ 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 236 HTJ find?
- 236 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 6 more.
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