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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc

9974 PHMOT history

9974 PH is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,500 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9974 PH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9974 PH was last recorded at 74,500 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,375 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,500 miles
  • 2025 – 74,375 miles
  • 2024 – 74,244 miles
  • 2023 – 74,057 miles
  • 2022 – 73,551 miles
  • 2021 – 73,088 miles
  • 2020 – 72,932 miles
  • 2019 – 72,848 miles
  • 2018 – 72,746 miles
  • 2017 – 72,719 miles
  • 2016 – 72,687 miles
  • 2015 – 72,595 miles
  • 2014 – 72,370 miles
  • 2013 – 71,730 miles
  • 2012 – 68,379 miles
  • 2011 – 67,315 miles
  • 2008 – 67,191 miles
  • 2007 – 66,835 miles
  • 2006 – 66,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,500 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,500 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    194165279103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,375 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    890206943720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,244 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    874466191280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,057 miles (+506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,057 miles
    Test number
    449155801829
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass73,551 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,551 miles
    Test number
    921557267628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,088 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    407695534548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,932 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,932 miles
    Test number
    692362745727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,848 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,848 miles
    Test number
    698198946318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,746 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    318697042954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,719 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,719 miles
    Test number
    392916891262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,687 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,687 miles
    Test number
    203460782507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,595 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    208014755406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,370 miles (+640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    448580154126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass71,730 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    285075253108
    • NoteRear tyres down to approx 3mm
  15. Fail71,730 miles (+3,351)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    239469143407
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteMinor exhaust leak from centre
    • NoteRear tyres down to approx 3mm
  16. Pass68,379 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    346482452118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,315 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,315 miles
    Test number
    599015341113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,213 miles (+22)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,213 miles
    Test number
    687838931135
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass67,191 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,191 miles
    Test number
    292600578245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,835 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    714986177295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,830 miles (+323)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,830 miles
    Test number
    551877667219
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFault with n/s door window
  22. Pass66,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,507 miles
    Test number
    623028466256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9974 PH

What vehicle is registration 9974 PH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9974 PH on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1994. 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 9974 PH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9974 PH is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9974 PH?
The MOT on 9974 PH is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9974 PH done?
9974 PH was recorded at 74,500 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 404 miles a year.
Has 9974 PH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9974 PH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2013.
Has the mileage on 9974 PH 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 9974 PH find?
9974 PH passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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