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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

M3 PHOMOT history

M3 PHO is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 112,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

M3 PHO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,472 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PHO was last recorded at 112,472 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,217 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,472 miles
  • 2024 – 112,217 miles
  • 2015 – 110,856 miles
  • 2013 – 106,833 miles
  • 2012 – 104,172 miles
  • 2011 – 99,052 miles
  • 2010 – 92,067 miles
  • 2009 – 82,292 miles
  • 2007 – 69,612 miles
  • 2006 – 52,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,472 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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,472 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,472 miles
    Test number
    157626685079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,217 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    996829592953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,856 miles (+4,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    467150625150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass106,833 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,833 miles
    Test number
    968481473279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,172 miles (+5,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,172 miles
    Test number
    719548082141
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass99,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    789236681134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,052 miles (+6,985)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,052 miles
    Test number
    645762581150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Pass92,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    741792080114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,067 miles (+9,775)5 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,067 miles
    Test number
    913361680131
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f + o/s/f tyre treads low on outer part of tread

  10. Pass82,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    220267519459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,292 miles (+12,680)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    243457119118
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,612 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    802179867284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,440 miles (+16,365)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    123362147207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass52,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    904754516229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,075 miles1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    364149406416
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteWIPERS POOR

Questions about M3 PHO

Does M3 PHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PHO is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PHO?
The MOT on M3 PHO is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PHO done?
M3 PHO was recorded at 112,472 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has M3 PHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PHO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2011.
Has the mileage on M3 PHO 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 PHO find?
M3 PHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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