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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

M333 CMCMOT history

M333 CMC is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 13 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2024.

M333 CMC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2025
Mileage
138,200 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M333 CMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M333 CMC was last recorded at 138,200 miles on 28 Jun 2024, 3,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,148 miles · 17 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,052 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,200 miles
  • 2022 – 135,148 miles
  • 2021 – 131,786 miles
  • 2020 – 127,591 miles
  • 2019 – 126,627 miles
  • 2018 – 126,097 miles
  • 2017 – 121,699 miles
  • 2016 – 115,806 miles
  • 2015 – 112,149 miles
  • 2014 – 102,362 miles
  • 2013 – 102,353 miles
  • 2011 – 99,481 miles
  • 2010 – 92,076 miles
  • 2009 – 88,323 miles
  • 2008 – 88,267 miles
  • 2007 – 85,015 miles
  • 2006 – 81,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,200 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock absorber and wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,200 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    211174821913
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges

  2. Pass135,148 miles (+3,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,148 miles
    Test number
    738473409960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass131,786 miles (+4,195)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,786 miles
    Test number
    819154140492
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,591 miles (+964)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    505291863980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside rear floor

  5. Pass126,627 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,627 miles
    Test number
    609288338698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,097 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,097 miles
    Test number
    165146663442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,699 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,699 miles
    Test number
    321137623789
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock absorber and wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp does not illuminate when handbrake applied
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail121,696 miles (+5,890)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    347177856077
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on shock absorber and wheel rim (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp does not illuminate when handbrake applied
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass115,806 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    962877367078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,149 miles (+9,787)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    338407825437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,362 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    236513484187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Fail102,362 miles (+9)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    226152684408
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail102,353 miles (+2,872)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    385738313401
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAbs light on intermittently, not on at the end of test
    • NoteBoth rear jacking points corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes under floor corroded

  14. Pass99,481 miles (+7,405)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,481 miles
    Test number
    596365251086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,076 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,076 miles
    Test number
    231736050016
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Fail92,066 miles (+3,743)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    100464950403
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass88,323 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    131895959086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front struts different types

  18. Fail88,323 miles (+56)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    184595459059
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front struts different types

  19. Fail88,267 miles (+3,252)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    461343388116
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass85,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    711857277184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,015 miles (+3,341)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,015 miles
    Test number
    443223177137
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass81,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    854302576110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,674 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    220377066430
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about M333 CMC

Does M333 CMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M333 CMC expired on 27 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M333 CMC?
The MOT on M333 CMC expired on 27 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M333 CMC done?
M333 CMC was recorded at 138,200 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2024, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has M333 CMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M333 CMC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on M333 CMC 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 M333 CMC find?
M333 CMC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres worn low on inner edges.

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