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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

AVI 699MOT history

AVI 699 is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

AVI 699 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,228 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 699
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 699 was last recorded at 159,228 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 11,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,168 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,060 miles
Average per year
7,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,228 miles
  • 2024 – 148,168 miles
  • 2023 – 140,414 miles
  • 2022 – 131,874 miles
  • 2021 – 119,976 miles
  • 2020 – 116,775 miles
  • 2019 – 114,544 miles
  • 2018 – 114,541 miles
  • 2017 – 111,595 miles
  • 2016 – 101,833 miles
  • 2015 – 85,800 miles
  • 2014 – 76,559 miles
  • 2013 – 69,802 miles
  • 2012 – 62,450 miles
  • 2011 – 57,741 miles
  • 2010 – 47,885 miles
  • 2009 – 36,795 miles
  • 2008 – 28,198 miles
  • 2007 – 21,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,228 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,228 miles (+11,060)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,228 miles
    Test number
    895689906064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,168 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,168 miles
    Test number
    443864820476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,414 miles (+8,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,414 miles
    Test number
    407211442931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass131,874 miles (+4,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,874 miles
    Test number
    507134631781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass127,259 miles (+7,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    272129611546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,976 miles (+3,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,976 miles
    Test number
    720552736199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,775 miles (+2,231)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,775 miles
    Test number
    737441987295
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass114,544 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    859814054608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,541 miles (+2,946)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    550020579403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative clearly defective (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to jacking block (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass111,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    204004050409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail111,595 miles (+9,762)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    664289928662
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling sensor insecure (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass101,833 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    359195354299
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail101,409 miles (+15,609)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,409 miles
    Test number
    578080922728
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass85,800 miles (+9,241)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    967589835268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCan not see bottom of rear springs
    • NoteGeneral condition represents age of vehicle
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  15. Pass76,559 miles (+250)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,559 miles
    Test number
    348683954426
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass76,309 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,309 miles
    Test number
    377680944237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust centre box to rear box joint cracked
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  17. Fail76,308 miles (+6,506)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,308 miles
    Test number
    389748234275
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust centre box to rear box joint cracked
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  18. Fail69,802 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    698751813279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass69,802 miles (+7,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    779341413214
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass62,450 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,450 miles
    Test number
    526392722172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,741 miles (+9,856)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    908398201303
    • 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)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes cannot be seen to inspect behind under paneling and suspensions
  22. Pass47,885 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    323685000331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,795 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    353171089470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,791 miles (+8,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    573470989211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass28,198 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,198 miles
    Test number
    300784978204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,642 miles
    Test number
    232272637288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AVI 699

What vehicle is registration AVI 699 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 699 on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 13 Sept 2004. 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 AVI 699 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 699 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on AVI 699?
The MOT on AVI 699 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVI 699 done?
AVI 699 was recorded at 159,228 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,514 miles a year.
Has AVI 699 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 699 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on AVI 699 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 AVI 699 find?
AVI 699 passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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