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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc

M3 PEAMOT history

M3 PEA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
86,038 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PEA was last recorded at 86,038 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,998 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,038 miles
  • 2021 – 85,998 miles
  • 2020 – 85,847 miles
  • 2019 – 85,831 miles
  • 2018 – 85,011 miles
  • 2017 – 85,009 miles
  • 2016 – 82,689 miles
  • 2013 – 82,651 miles
  • 2011 – 81,790 miles
  • 2010 – 76,167 miles
  • 2009 – 72,141 miles
  • 2008 – 68,561 miles
  • 2007 – 63,371 miles
  • 2006 – 53,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,038 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,038 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    599301419793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    384251992568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,998 miles (+151)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    151656534260
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking PAS rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass85,847 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,847 miles
    Test number
    933651049613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,831 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,831 miles
    Test number
    275380279362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,011 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    85,011 miles
    Test number
    248209897506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,009 miles (+2,320)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,009 miles
    Test number
    688996490559
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  8. Pass82,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    493530367387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,689 miles (+38)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    743113754685
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  10. Pass82,651 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,651 miles
    Test number
    605459183032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,790 miles (+5,623)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,790 miles
    Test number
    495543641377
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyer outter sidewall damage

  12. Pass76,167 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    394303260079
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front inner track rod slight play

  13. Fail76,167 miles (+55)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,167 miles
    Test number
    724633160079
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front inner track rod slight play

  14. Fail76,112 miles (+34)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,112 miles
    Test number
    111747450099
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front streeing arm has slight play in it

  15. Fail76,078 miles (+3,937)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    950720150021
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front streeing arm has slight play in it

  16. Pass72,141 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    974892649022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,139 miles (+3,578)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,139 miles
    Test number
    164720349080
    • DangerousNearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass68,561 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    552205138034
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail68,559 miles (+5,188)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    743270038006
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass63,371 miles (+9,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    914099017022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,956 miles
    Test number
    324688516067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PEA

Does M3 PEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PEA expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PEA?
The MOT on M3 PEA expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PEA done?
M3 PEA was recorded at 86,038 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 1,921 miles a year.
Has M3 PEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PEA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on M3 PEA 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 PEA find?
M3 PEA passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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