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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

M3 PFYMOT history

M3 PFY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

M3 PFY black 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,234 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PFY was last recorded at 166,234 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,779 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,455 miles
Average per year
6,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,234 miles
  • 2025 – 163,779 miles
  • 2024 – 162,366 miles
  • 2023 – 161,293 miles
  • 2021 – 153,777 miles
  • 2020 – 147,548 miles
  • 2019 – 141,765 miles
  • 2018 – 133,266 miles
  • 2017 – 132,972 miles
  • 2016 – 129,899 miles
  • 2015 – 124,242 miles
  • 2014 – 117,092 miles
  • 2013 – 104,853 miles
  • 2012 – 89,959 miles
  • 2011 – 78,555 miles
  • 2010 – 74,159 miles
  • 2009 – 65,240 miles
  • 2008 – 59,619 miles
  • 2006 – 39,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread close to legal limit/worn heavily on inner edge/nail in tread
  • AdvisoryUnderside of engine and rear diff covered in light misting of oil

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Under tray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,234 miles
    Test number
    781823345535
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread close to legal limit/worn heavily on inner edge/nail in tread
    • AdvisoryUnderside of engine and rear diff covered in light misting of oil

  2. Fail166,234 miles (+2,455)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,234 miles
    Test number
    982382846509
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread close to legal limit/worn heavily on inner edge/nail in tread
    • AdvisoryUnderside of engine and rear diff covered in light misting of oil

  3. Pass163,779 miles (+1,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,779 miles
    Test number
    421883498393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,366 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,366 miles
    Test number
    765762767698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,293 miles (+7,516)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,293 miles
    Test number
    696677127494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,777 miles (+6,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,777 miles
    Test number
    729161877590
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  7. Pass147,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,548 miles
    Test number
    134947362162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,546 miles (+5,781)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,546 miles
    Test number
    422194970345
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,765 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    261690867751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,266 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,266 miles
    Test number
    489158922239
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windsceen
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass132,972 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    652494116833
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail132,971 miles (+3,072)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,971 miles
    Test number
    585892880265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass129,899 miles (+5,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,899 miles
    Test number
    628028833691
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass124,242 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    948293066869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,092 miles (+12,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    117,092 miles
    Test number
    128554334258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass104,853 miles (+14,894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,853 miles
    Test number
    447576043240
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass89,959 miles (+11,404)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,959 miles
    Test number
    517387142260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front wing undershield damaged

  18. Pass78,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    648668041294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,555 miles (+4,396)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    907238241257
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass74,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    303289370139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,159 miles (+8,919)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    843499970164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass65,240 miles (+5,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    411445279179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass59,619 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    251493488406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail59,613 miles (+19,885)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,613 miles
    Test number
    220338528117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass39,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    190387046059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PFY

Does M3 PFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PFY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PFY?
The MOT on M3 PFY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PFY done?
M3 PFY was recorded at 166,234 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,157 miles a year.
Has M3 PFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PFY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M3 PFY 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 PFY find?
M3 PFY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front; nearside front tyre tread close to legal limit/worn heavily on inner edge/nail in tread; underside of engine and rear diff covered in light misting of oil.

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