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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.

236 HTJ black 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass53,612 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. Pass52,695 miles (+1,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,695 miles
    Test number
    950024151775
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass37,861 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,861 miles
    Test number
    333710480577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,621 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,621 miles
    Test number
    232971735120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,408 miles (+12,335)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,408 miles
    Test number
    900359129143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,073 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    836648605097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,407 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,407 miles
    Test number
    581926889295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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