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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

601 HOTMOT history

601 HOT is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 94,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

601 HOT purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,951 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
2,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
601 HOT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

601 HOT was last recorded at 94,951 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,605 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
2,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,951 miles
  • 2024 – 94,605 miles
  • 2023 – 93,967 miles
  • 2022 – 93,477 miles
  • 2021 – 92,242 miles
  • 2020 – 91,103 miles
  • 2019 – 88,074 miles
  • 2018 – 86,784 miles
  • 2017 – 85,024 miles
  • 2016 – 83,342 miles
  • 2015 – 79,343 miles
  • 2014 – 75,440 miles
  • 2013 – 73,861 miles
  • 2012 – 72,510 miles
  • 2011 – 70,968 miles
  • 2010 – 69,359 miles
  • 2009 – 67,606 miles
  • 2008 – 63,606 miles
  • 2007 – 59,636 miles
  • 2006 – 56,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,951 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryVEHICLE COATED UNDERNEATHRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside heavily coated limiting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

35 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,951 miles (+346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    860252224265
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE COATED UNDERNEATH

  2. Pass94,605 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    762686671588
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle coated underneath

  3. Fail94,601 miles (+634)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,601 miles
    Test number
    773430516668
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle coated underneath

  4. Pass93,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    509206910127
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox may have an intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily coated limiting inspection

  5. Fail93,967 miles (+490)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    913223677569
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuto gearbox may have intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily coated limiting inspection

  6. Pass93,477 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    402952573223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection

  7. Fail93,475 miles (+1,233)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,475 miles
    Test number
    671534886507
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection

  8. Pass92,242 miles (+1,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    410454727428
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp beam poor
    • AdvisoryUnderside coated restricting inspection

  9. Pass91,103 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,103 miles
    Test number
    430156875386
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection

  10. Fail91,103 miles (+3,029)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,103 miles
    Test number
    774812245961
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection

  11. Pass88,074 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    426091992444
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe unto union (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail88,074 miles (+1,290)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    250762203313
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to waterleak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak requires investigation
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass86,784 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    774445889921
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  14. Fail86,784 miles (+1,760)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,784 miles
    Test number
    418975152695
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  15. Pass85,024 miles (+1,682)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,024 miles
    Test number
    462454474853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak power steering
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth fuel tank straps corroded

  16. Pass83,342 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,342 miles
    Test number
    816026521236
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components

  17. Fail83,337 miles (+3,994)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,337 miles
    Test number
    199954887514
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area beside jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components

  18. Pass79,343 miles (+3,903)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,343 miles
    Test number
    606006495169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass75,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    589292194148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  20. Fail75,440 miles (+177)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,440 miles
    Test number
    606471794189
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail75,263 miles (+1,402)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    705552884149
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEmissions limits only just met
    • NoteSlight corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

  22. Pass73,861 miles (+1)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    369795383146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front inner wings corroded
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded

  23. Fail73,860 miles (+1,350)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,860 miles
    Test number
    668573183140
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front inner wings corroded
    • NoteOffside front floor corroded

  24. Pass72,510 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    975089872179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    689821201265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,968 miles (+1,609)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,968 miles
    Test number
    355580201429
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass69,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    673075520294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail69,359 miles (+1,753)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,359 miles
    Test number
    134523620206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass67,606 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,606 miles
    Test number
    413273539238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail67,553 miles (+3,947)4 failures9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,553 miles
    Test number
    441934529227
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFluid covering pas bottle & hoses
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop
    • NoteOil leak at differential
    • NoteOnly one jet per side on washers working

  31. Pass63,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    550210028218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail63,606 miles (+3,970)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    550740928244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  33. Pass59,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    384185627288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail59,636 miles (+3,582)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,636 miles
    Test number
    631365027203
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  35. Pass56,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    102969726262
    • NoteSlight wear off side front tyre edge

Questions about 601 HOT

What vehicle is registration 601 HOT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 601 HOT on a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 1998. 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 601 HOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 601 HOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 601 HOT?
The MOT on 601 HOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 601 HOT done?
601 HOT was recorded at 94,951 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,025 miles a year.
Has 601 HOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 601 HOT has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 601 HOT 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 601 HOT find?
601 HOT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; vehicle coated underneath.

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