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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

M3 PCJMOT history

M3 PCJ is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2021.

M3 PCJ blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
113,238 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PCJ was last recorded at 113,238 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,476 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
762 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 113,238 miles
  • 2020 – 112,476 miles
  • 2018 – 112,289 miles
  • 2013 – 100,781 miles
  • 2012 – 100,694 miles
  • 2011 – 98,928 miles
  • 2010 – 95,602 miles
  • 2009 – 91,508 miles
  • 2008 – 86,959 miles
  • 2007 – 82,320 miles
  • 2006 – 72,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,238 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,238 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,238 miles
    Test number
    653642891606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,476 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,476 miles
    Test number
    794006842518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,289 miles (+11,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    112,289 miles
    Test number
    743219040682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    448860913250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,781 miles (+87)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,781 miles
    Test number
    679970013248
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  6. Fail100,694 miles (+1,766)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,694 miles
    Test number
    256000962121
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail98,928 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    267067611149
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  8. Pass98,928 miles (+3,326)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,928 miles
    Test number
    469777611192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  9. Pass95,602 miles (+4,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    942897310137
    • 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)

  10. Pass91,508 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,508 miles
    Test number
    171512039191
    • 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. Pass86,959 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    233018648494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,320 miles (+9,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,320 miles
    Test number
    293032157473
    • 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)

  13. Pass72,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    530164726172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PCJ

Does M3 PCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PCJ expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PCJ?
The MOT on M3 PCJ expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PCJ done?
M3 PCJ was recorded at 113,238 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has M3 PCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PCJ has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on M3 PCJ 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 M3 PCJ find?
M3 PCJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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