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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,990 cc

M291 HECMOT history

M291 HEC is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 7 Jul 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 124,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

M291 HEC 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 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,120 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M291 HEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
7 Jul 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M291 HEC was last recorded at 124,120 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,120 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,120 miles
  • 2017 – 124,083 miles
  • 2013 – 123,867 miles
  • 2012 – 123,460 miles
  • 2011 – 117,545 miles
  • 2009 – 108,398 miles
  • 2008 – 101,965 miles
  • 2007 – 92,629 miles
  • 2006 – 85,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,120 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    235321614232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail124,120 miles (+37)2 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,120 miles
    Test number
    596415378781
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,083 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,083 miles
    Test number
    581671981996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,867 miles (+407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    123,867 miles
    Test number
    599136583160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass123,460 miles (+5,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    939226862074
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass117,545 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,545 miles
    Test number
    428737361007
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  7. Fail117,545 miles (+9,147)9 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,545 miles
    Test number
    916616351084
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  8. Pass108,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    170887289235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,398 miles (+6,433)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,398 miles
    Test number
    522121189214
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  10. Pass101,965 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,965 miles
    Test number
    980212028288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,629 miles (+7,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    324461627427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,436 miles
    Test number
    123674816299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M291 HEC

Does M291 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M291 HEC is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M291 HEC?
The MOT on M291 HEC is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M291 HEC done?
M291 HEC was recorded at 124,120 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,950 miles a year.
Has M291 HEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M291 HEC has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M291 HEC 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 M291 HEC find?
M291 HEC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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