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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 1990 · 2,300 cc

G253 WCDMOT history

G253 WCD is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 210,773 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
210,773 km
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,049 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G253 WCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G253 WCD was last recorded at 210,773 km on 24 Mar 2025, 1,145 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
209,628 km · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,145 km
Average per year
2,049 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,773 km
  • 2024 – 209,628 km
  • 2021 – 206,795 km
  • 2020 – 205,421 km
  • 2019 – 205,022 km
  • 2014 – 197,079 km
  • 2013 – 193,668 km
  • 2012 – 189,009 km
  • 2008 – 183,148 km
  • 2006 – 172,505 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,773 km

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,773 km (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    210,773 km
    Test number
    196531967654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,628 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    209,628 km
    Test number
    948752883349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass208,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,931 miles
    Test number
    409341998919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,795 km (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    206,795 km
    Test number
    771326626183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass205,421 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,421 km
    Test number
    479511312269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail205,421 km (+399)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,421 km
    Test number
    413897126887
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass205,022 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    205,022 km
    Test number
    939207195458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,006 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    202,006 miles
    Test number
    133648983173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass200,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    200,622 miles
    Test number
    358803615281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass197,079 km (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    197,079 km
    Test number
    505924604232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass193,668 km (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    193,668 km
    Test number
    198423493133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,009 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    189,009 km
    Test number
    999153192110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCan not fully assess n/s and o/s inner sills due to underseal
    • NoteN/s/f inner track rod has slight play

  13. Fail189,686 miles (+1)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,686 miles
    Test number
    299637062118
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteHorn not working

  14. Fail189,685 miles9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,685 miles
    Test number
    315557511254
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust has slight leak and noise
    • NoteNear side wing strat rusty

  15. Pass183,148 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    183,148 km
    Test number
    751757598145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass180,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    180,563 miles
    Test number
    521379927203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,505 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    172,505 km
    Test number
    583451506272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G253 WCD

Does G253 WCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G253 WCD expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G253 WCD?
The MOT on G253 WCD expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G253 WCD done?
G253 WCD was recorded at 210,773 km at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 2,049 km a year.
Has G253 WCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G253 WCD has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on G253 WCD 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 G253 WCD find?
G253 WCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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