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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

296 URJMOT history

296 URJ is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 83,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

296 URJ grey 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,274 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
296 URJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

296 URJ was last recorded at 83,274 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,451 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,274 miles
  • 2025 – 81,451 miles
  • 2023 – 79,500 miles
  • 2022 – 73,996 miles
  • 2021 – 67,799 miles
  • 2019 – 59,997 miles
  • 2018 – 58,607 miles
  • 2017 – 58,327 miles
  • 2016 – 51,981 miles
  • 2015 – 45,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,274 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    607377775641
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass81,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    468193331035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail81,451 miles (+1,951)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    506215568066
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,500 miles (+5,504)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,500 miles
    Test number
    485596436552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,996 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    498383508370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,952 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,952 miles
    Test number
    657951060717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,799 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    474391588663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,997 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    670223217004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,607 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    853743840851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,327 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,327 miles
    Test number
    603933449964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,981 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,981 miles
    Test number
    784422847044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner edge void of tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge void of tread
  12. Pass45,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    236298395098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,349 miles (+19)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    918408295022
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  14. Fail45,330 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    758001875050
    • DangerousOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Questions about 296 URJ

What vehicle is registration 296 URJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 296 URJ on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Mar 2012. 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 296 URJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 296 URJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 296 URJ?
The MOT on 296 URJ is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 296 URJ done?
296 URJ was recorded at 83,274 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has 296 URJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 296 URJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 296 URJ 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 296 URJ find?
296 URJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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