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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

M3 PLLMOT history

M3 PLL is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

M3 PLL blue 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 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,041 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PLL was last recorded at 125,041 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,486 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,555 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,041 miles
  • 2025 – 122,486 miles
  • 2024 – 119,168 miles
  • 2023 – 105,625 miles
  • 2022 – 101,027 miles
  • 2021 – 90,964 miles
  • 2019 – 76,923 miles
  • 2018 – 76,061 miles
  • 2017 – 73,059 miles
  • 2016 – 69,084 miles
  • 2015 – 63,731 miles
  • 2014 – 60,132 miles
  • 2013 – 55,857 miles
  • 2012 – 51,357 miles
  • 2011 – 46,693 miles
  • 2010 – 44,202 miles
  • 2009 – 40,388 miles
  • 2008 – 33,798 miles
  • 2006 – 22,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,041 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,041 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,041 miles
    Test number
    667712193109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,486 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,486 miles
    Test number
    519665265207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,168 miles (+13,543)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    119,168 miles
    Test number
    190530345246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,625 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,625 miles
    Test number
    624960643460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,027 miles (+236)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    736620756080
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail100,791 miles (+9,827)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    188778999864
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,964 miles (+14,041)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    330511111266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,923 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    714709365552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,061 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    158804931256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,059 miles (+3,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    283917519678
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp faulty

  11. Pass69,084 miles (+5,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,084 miles
    Test number
    445011839434
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass63,731 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    116541605276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,132 miles (+4,275)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,132 miles
    Test number
    556173504268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass55,857 miles (+4,500)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    308233103461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  15. Pass51,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,357 miles
    Test number
    757628102297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,347 miles (+4,654)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    369488002291
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Fail46,693 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    527683911295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass46,693 miles (+2,491)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    665123111293
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass44,202 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    112195570175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,388 miles (+6,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    600764879164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,798 miles (+11,612)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    704834968043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,186 miles
    Test number
    182520176286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PLL

Does M3 PLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PLL?
The MOT on M3 PLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PLL done?
M3 PLL was recorded at 125,041 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has M3 PLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PLL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on M3 PLL 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 PLL find?
M3 PLL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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