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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

F7 PMPMOT history

F7 PMP is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

F7 PMP silver 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,797 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 PMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 PMP was last recorded at 134,797 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,291 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
506 miles
Average per year
3,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,797 miles
  • 2024 – 134,291 miles
  • 2023 – 133,422 miles
  • 2022 – 132,335 miles
  • 2021 – 131,600 miles
  • 2019 – 128,397 miles
  • 2018 – 127,777 miles
  • 2017 – 124,165 miles
  • 2016 – 117,880 miles
  • 2015 – 115,852 miles
  • 2014 – 112,107 miles
  • 2013 – 108,154 miles
  • 2012 – 102,662 miles
  • 2011 – 96,848 miles
  • 2010 – 88,730 miles
  • 2009 – 81,850 miles
  • 2008 – 72,159 miles
  • 2007 – 66,146 miles
  • 2006 – 61,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,797 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,797 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    314772606073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,291 miles (+869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    420328652581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass133,422 miles (+1,087)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    133,422 miles
    Test number
    555105156876
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,335 miles (+735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,335 miles
    Test number
    249922490160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,600 miles (+3,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,600 miles
    Test number
    797393954385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass128,397 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    254226201888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,777 miles (+3,612)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,777 miles
    Test number
    282524040768
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass124,165 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,165 miles
    Test number
    688103701985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,880 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,880 miles
    Test number
    355866965823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail117,816 miles (+1,964)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,816 miles
    Test number
    663631938339
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass115,852 miles (+3,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    115,852 miles
    Test number
    110011296351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,107 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,107 miles
    Test number
    669214654292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,154 miles (+5,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    997990573213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass102,662 miles (+5,814)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    196132572284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust joints corroded

  15. Pass96,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    936583271200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,848 miles (+8,118)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,848 miles
    Test number
    537383771259
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass88,730 miles (+6,880)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,730 miles
    Test number
    600571570254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake judder on both front and rear brake discs

  18. Pass81,850 miles (+9,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    331177469496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass72,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    611113678220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,159 miles (+38)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    440599268205
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass72,121 miles (+5,975)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    251876458295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres just on limit of 1.6mm
    • NoteO/s rear brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass66,146 miles (+4,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,146 miles
    Test number
    862191407271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    303254876194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail61,372 miles (+4,601)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,372 miles
    Test number
    361324876172
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,771 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    672640366088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,763 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    292839356038
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F7 PMP

Does F7 PMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 PMP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 PMP?
The MOT on F7 PMP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 PMP done?
F7 PMP was recorded at 134,797 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,870 miles a year.
Has F7 PMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 PMP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on F7 PMP 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 F7 PMP find?
F7 PMP passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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