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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

M3 POWMOT history

M3 POW is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

M3 POW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
96,075 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 POW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 POW was last recorded at 96,075 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,075 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,075 miles
  • 2024 – 96,027 miles
  • 2021 – 95,905 miles
  • 2020 – 95,724 miles
  • 2018 – 95,370 miles
  • 2015 – 95,067 miles
  • 2013 – 94,681 miles
  • 2012 – 94,677 miles
  • 2010 – 93,635 miles
  • 2009 – 91,390 miles
  • 2007 – 87,510 miles
  • 2006 – 82,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,075 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    483751375645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,075 miles (+48)3 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    890625988911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cracks on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front cracking on edges/walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,027 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    832337370602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,905 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,905 miles
    Test number
    930870033843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,724 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    191177048774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,370 miles (+303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    526538042829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracks in tread

  7. Pass95,067 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,067 miles
    Test number
    825001555029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,681 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    708319453048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,677 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,677 miles
    Test number
    239944492435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    330918600378
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass93,635 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    633058900398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,390 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,390 miles
    Test number
    184947189256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,510 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    150900327245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,510 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    224730527204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,916 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    512062086136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,884 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    822558366104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M3 POW

Does M3 POW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 POW expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 POW?
The MOT on M3 POW expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 POW done?
M3 POW was recorded at 96,075 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 688 miles a year.
Has M3 POW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 POW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 POW 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 POW find?
M3 POW passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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