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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc

M3 PPUMOT history

M3 PPU is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

M3 PPU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
110,963 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PPU was last recorded at 110,963 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,954 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,963 miles
  • 2024 – 110,954 miles
  • 2023 – 110,861 miles
  • 2021 – 106,721 miles
  • 2020 – 89,875 miles
  • 2019 – 77,131 miles
  • 2018 – 71,017 miles
  • 2017 – 63,049 miles
  • 2016 – 50,109 miles
  • 2015 – 47,198 miles
  • 2014 – 42,988 miles
  • 2013 – 39,677 miles
  • 2012 – 34,533 miles
  • 2011 – 31,039 miles
  • 2010 – 26,625 miles
  • 2009 – 22,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,963 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,963 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,963 miles
    Test number
    202272249141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,954 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,954 miles
    Test number
    359962664763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,861 miles (+4,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,861 miles
    Test number
    553564833688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass106,721 miles (+16,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,721 miles
    Test number
    368284743010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,875 miles (+12,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    101602389246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    356673034555
    • 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))

  7. Fail77,131 miles (+6,114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,131 miles
    Test number
    400210552056
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wish bone inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass71,017 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,017 miles
    Test number
    914742788231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,049 miles (+12,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    826839186197
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAdvise all tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  10. Pass50,109 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,109 miles
    Test number
    962322142544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,198 miles (+4,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    409773400934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass42,988 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    335165524246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,677 miles (+5,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,677 miles
    Test number
    596599333206
    • NoteUnable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

  14. Pass34,533 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,533 miles
    Test number
    729752042240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,039 miles (+4,414)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,039 miles
    Test number
    796832841244
    • NoteCuts in n/s/r tyre outer wall.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges & cuts in outer walls.

  16. Pass26,625 miles (+139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,625 miles
    Test number
    261447230252
    • NoteFull lower vehicle protection cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteKerbing damage to both front tyre outer side walls

  17. Fail26,486 miles (+4,351)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,486 miles
    Test number
    664112830218
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFull lower vehicle protection cover fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteKerbing damage to both front tyre outer side walls

  18. Pass22,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    233645549263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PPU

Does M3 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PPU expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PPU?
The MOT on M3 PPU expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PPU done?
M3 PPU was recorded at 110,963 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
Has M3 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PPU has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on M3 PPU 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 PPU find?
M3 PPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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