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BMW 3 Series

Gold · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

M3 POAMOT history

M3 POA is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

M3 POA gold BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,157 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 POA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 POA was last recorded at 99,157 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,743 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
414 miles
Average per year
5,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,157 miles
  • 2024 – 98,743 miles
  • 2023 – 98,313 miles
  • 2022 – 94,751 miles
  • 2021 – 89,872 miles
  • 2020 – 86,674 miles
  • 2019 – 80,404 miles
  • 2018 – 68,395 miles
  • 2017 – 57,095 miles
  • 2016 – 45,719 miles
  • 2015 – 41,956 miles
  • 2014 – 34,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,157 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,157 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,157 miles
    Test number
    456067946818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,743 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    490556129670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,725 miles (+412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    577947334249
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass98,313 miles (+3,562)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,313 miles
    Test number
    974347563532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,751 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,751 miles
    Test number
    861575314163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,872 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    365658529197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    710557451609
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryScreenwash bottle leaking
  8. Fail86,674 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    537333928597
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust coroded
    • AdvisoryScreenwash bottle leaking
  9. Pass80,404 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,404 miles
    Test number
    592918311764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,395 miles (+11,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,395 miles
    Test number
    585049119875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass57,095 miles (+11,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,095 miles
    Test number
    917609457024
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass45,719 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,719 miles
    Test number
    340277217728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,956 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    714302429569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,347 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    106492924304
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  15. Pass34,347 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    996432424317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,259 miles
    Test number
    529546284212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 POA

Does M3 POA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 POA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M3 POA?
The MOT on M3 POA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 POA done?
M3 POA was recorded at 99,157 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,863 miles a year.
Has M3 POA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 POA has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on M3 POA 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 POA find?
M3 POA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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