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BMW M3

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

M3 PFGMOT history

M3 PFG is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

M3 PFG green 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 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
100,370 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PFG was last recorded at 100,370 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,370 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,370 miles
  • 2022 – 100,016 miles
  • 2020 – 99,954 miles
  • 2018 – 99,629 miles
  • 2017 – 98,521 miles
  • 2016 – 98,035 miles
  • 2015 – 97,741 miles
  • 2014 – 96,116 miles
  • 2012 – 96,115 miles
  • 2010 – 94,147 miles
  • 2009 – 91,287 miles
  • 2008 – 88,821 miles
  • 2007 – 86,437 miles
  • 2006 – 84,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,370 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.

  • Vehicle has corrosion underside not yet considered excesive.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    549304173873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,370 miles (+354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    292542190026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,016 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    697598414270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass99,954 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    390153900518
    • AdvisoryHeavy use of underseal under vehicle

  5. Pass99,629 miles (+1,108)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    720572405220
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,521 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,521 miles
    Test number
    455340151765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    905087990359
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underside not yet considered excesive.

  8. Fail98,035 miles (+294)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    729214137471
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed next to jacking point but not within a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion underside not yet considered excesive.

  9. Pass97,741 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,741 miles
    Test number
    449645535175
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront brake pipes have been greased
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  10. Fail97,736 miles (+1,620)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,736 miles
    Test number
    138938125154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder body corroded

  11. Pass96,116 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    167061394090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail96,115 miles (+1,968)5 dangerous3 failures13 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    587352172101
    • DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • DangerousFuel pipe/s corroded
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches are corroding

  13. Pass94,147 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,147 miles
    Test number
    350532730453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,287 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    542002629257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,821 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    300288018228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,778 miles (+2,341)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    971676508285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,437 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    222526107252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,434 miles (+2,056)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    640889797116
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    174978596196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,378 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    262118296177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about M3 PFG

Does M3 PFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PFG expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PFG?
The MOT on M3 PFG expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PFG done?
M3 PFG was recorded at 100,370 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 888 miles a year.
Has M3 PFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PFG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on M3 PFG 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 PFG find?
M3 PFG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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