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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

M3 POSMOT history

M3 POS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 2 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2022.

M3 POS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2023
Mileage
58,172 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 POS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 POS was last recorded at 58,172 miles on 10 Sept 2022, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,197 miles · 20 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
1,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,172 miles
  • 2020 – 55,197 miles
  • 2019 – 53,002 miles
  • 2018 – 51,982 miles
  • 2016 – 51,009 miles
  • 2015 – 49,897 miles
  • 2014 – 49,460 miles
  • 2008 – 48,381 miles
  • 2007 – 45,354 miles
  • 2006 – 39,768 miles
  • 2005 – 34,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,172 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    782021517548
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail58,172 miles (+2,975)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    386089700146
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass55,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    988541354625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,197 miles (+2,195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    637872818370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass53,002 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,002 miles
    Test number
    196853952134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    253976562470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,982 miles (+973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    172560244227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass51,009 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    717678314879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    768976510256
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  10. Fail49,897 miles (+437)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,897 miles
    Test number
    710708628711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass49,460 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    595036644398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail49,458 miles (+1,077)1 dangerous8 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    679524144385
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass48,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    690415828380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,381 miles (+3,027)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,381 miles
    Test number
    761745728366
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass45,354 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    452481817389
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass39,768 miles (+5,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,768 miles
    Test number
    661528216359
    • 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)

  17. Pass34,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    431241315428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    992271415347
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about M3 POS

Does M3 POS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 POS expired on 9 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 POS?
The MOT on M3 POS expired on 9 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 POS done?
M3 POS was recorded at 58,172 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2022, an average of 1,428 miles a year.
Has M3 POS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 POS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on M3 POS 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 POS find?
M3 POS passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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