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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

BEN 751MOT history

BEN 751 is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 87,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

BEN 751 silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,551 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEN 751
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEN 751 was last recorded at 87,551 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,358 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,551 miles
  • 2024 – 87,358 miles
  • 2023 – 87,088 miles
  • 2022 – 86,725 miles
  • 2021 – 86,600 miles
  • 2020 – 86,051 miles
  • 2019 – 84,909 miles
  • 2018 – 83,874 miles
  • 2017 – 81,160 miles
  • 2016 – 78,856 miles
  • 2015 – 70,728 miles
  • 2014 – 67,809 miles
  • 2013 – 63,886 miles
  • 2012 – 61,840 miles
  • 2011 – 61,466 miles
  • 2010 – 60,729 miles
  • 2009 – 59,979 miles
  • 2008 – 58,990 miles
  • 2007 – 56,015 miles
  • 2006 – 35,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    582372195309
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,551 miles (+193)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    511082956427
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Brake warning light indicating and fault (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,358 miles (+270)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,358 miles
    Test number
    857610673430
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Pass87,088 miles (+363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    570729325996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,725 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    86,725 miles
    Test number
    363457380234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differentional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,600 miles (+549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,600 miles
    Test number
    384939619671
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    752746740875
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,051 miles (+1,142)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    574268917544
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,909 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,909 miles
    Test number
    118629129616
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail84,794 miles (+920)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,794 miles
    Test number
    735011140220
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,874 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    459310851387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,160 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    981809318096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,856 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    632095753831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail78,851 miles (+8,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,851 miles
    Test number
    867911688307
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,728 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    356298245183
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCracks on nearside front tyre tread

  16. Fail70,728 miles (+2,919)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,728 miles
    Test number
    498378045107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCracks on nearside front tyre tread

  17. Pass67,809 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,809 miles
    Test number
    288680954114
    • NoteChunks Out Of Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall

  18. Fail67,791 miles (+3,905)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,791 miles
    Test number
    479570844187
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChunks Out Of Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall

  19. Pass63,886 miles (+2,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    146444243176
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres low inner edge

  20. Pass61,840 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    208956642170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,832 miles (+366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,832 miles
    Test number
    179533442103
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass61,466 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    838274731140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,729 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    754648920164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,979 miles (+989)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    614246439120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass58,990 miles (+2,975)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    420318628154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass56,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    933117937108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,015 miles (+1,618)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,015 miles
    Test number
    942431927140
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Fail54,397 miles (+19,089)2 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,397 miles
    Test number
    650842097098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low

  29. Pass35,308 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    850537486097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,281 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,281 miles
    Test number
    273031986056
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about BEN 751

What vehicle is registration BEN 751 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEN 751 on a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Mar 2003. 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 BEN 751 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BEN 751 expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BEN 751?
The MOT on BEN 751 expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BEN 751 done?
BEN 751 was recorded at 87,551 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has BEN 751 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEN 751 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on BEN 751 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 BEN 751 find?
BEN 751 passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears x2.

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