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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

ESK 872MOT history

ESK 872 is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 87,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

ESK 872 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,263 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 872
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 872 was last recorded at 87,263 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,263 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,263 miles
  • 2025 – 86,443 miles
  • 2023 – 85,941 miles
  • 2021 – 85,524 miles
  • 2020 – 84,962 miles
  • 2018 – 83,239 miles
  • 2017 – 81,548 miles
  • 2016 – 80,693 miles
  • 2015 – 77,714 miles
  • 2013 – 74,494 miles
  • 2012 – 72,432 miles
  • 2011 – 66,263 miles
  • 2010 – 53,935 miles
  • 2009 – 46,610 miles
  • 2008 – 39,823 miles
  • 2007 – 31,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,263 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,263 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    269833309168
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail87,263 miles (+820)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,263 miles
    Test number
    488136357533
    • DangerousCentral Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass86,443 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    842989233242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,941 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,941 miles
    Test number
    395345157091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,524 miles (+562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    161266602772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,962 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,962 miles
    Test number
    544229527976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,239 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    933951230409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,548 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    379317934947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    364672165811
    • 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)

  10. Fail80,693 miles (+2,979)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,693 miles
    Test number
    315353946045
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass77,714 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    558369985150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,494 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    559200823354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,432 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    988662212323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass66,263 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    678679971260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,547 miles (+111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,547 miles
    Test number
    146809991069
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber insecure

  16. Fail61,436 miles (+7,501)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    638951091048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber insecure

  17. Pass53,935 miles (+7,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    111979480491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass46,610 miles (+6,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    243249889058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass39,823 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    202952998020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,736 miles
    Test number
    221609787073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESK 872

What vehicle is registration ESK 872 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 872 on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 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 ESK 872 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 872 is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 872?
The MOT on ESK 872 is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 872 done?
ESK 872 was recorded at 87,263 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
Has ESK 872 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 872 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on ESK 872 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 ESK 872 find?
ESK 872 passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to back box.

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