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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

M3 PNGMOT history

M3 PNG is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

M3 PNG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
54,695 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PNG was last recorded at 54,695 miles on 27 May 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,680 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,695 miles
  • 2022 – 54,680 miles
  • 2021 – 54,668 miles
  • 2020 – 54,623 miles
  • 2019 – 52,182 miles
  • 2018 – 44,992 miles
  • 2017 – 41,280 miles
  • 2016 – 38,633 miles
  • 2014 – 38,628 miles
  • 2013 – 38,285 miles
  • 2012 – 37,615 miles
  • 2011 – 37,015 miles
  • 2010 – 35,697 miles
  • 2009 – 33,909 miles
  • 2008 – 29,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,695 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,695 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    492031684713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,680 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    711604585214
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHighly modified ,skirts and bumpers

  3. Pass54,668 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    741728020720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,623 miles (+2,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    881096803874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass52,182 miles (+54)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    799972142815
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail52,128 miles (+7,136)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    870771366780
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,992 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    724430812331
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    466887913206
    • 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)

  9. Fail41,280 miles (+2,647)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    640445379402
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  10. Pass38,633 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    409225656465
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs rusty (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass38,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    546571524270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail38,628 miles (+343)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    765811824215
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass38,285 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,285 miles
    Test number
    285550653168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,615 miles (+600)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    258361632110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,015 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,015 miles
    Test number
    455146721135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,697 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,697 miles
    Test number
    670243280071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,909 miles (+4,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,909 miles
    Test number
    914420779032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass29,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    241048978038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PNG

Does M3 PNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PNG expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PNG?
The MOT on M3 PNG expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PNG done?
M3 PNG was recorded at 54,695 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 1,489 miles a year.
Has M3 PNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PNG has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on M3 PNG 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 PNG find?
M3 PNG passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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