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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

M3 PRLMOT history

M3 PRL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 14 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

M3 PRL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
53,239 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PRL was last recorded at 53,239 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,185 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
1,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,239 miles
  • 2025 – 52,185 miles
  • 2024 – 50,596 miles
  • 2023 – 49,569 miles
  • 2022 – 49,272 miles
  • 2021 – 49,013 miles
  • 2020 – 48,152 miles
  • 2019 – 47,426 miles
  • 2018 – 46,639 miles
  • 2017 – 46,153 miles
  • 2016 – 44,755 miles
  • 2015 – 43,364 miles
  • 2014 – 41,577 miles
  • 2013 – 40,717 miles
  • 2012 – 40,179 miles
  • 2011 – 38,389 miles
  • 2010 – 36,749 miles
  • 2009 – 34,004 miles
  • 2008 – 30,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,239 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.

  • Offside Front Headlight levelling device bracket broken but still currently secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust pipe to exhaust box bracket broken but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,239 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,239 miles
    Test number
    954253974116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,185 miles (+1,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    892912913802
    • 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))
  3. Pass50,596 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    723086008592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,569 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    857886554989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,272 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    270036273824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass49,013 miles (+861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,013 miles
    Test number
    555230210261
    • AdvisoryRear Diff weeping gear oil
  7. Pass48,152 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    444912686930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass47,426 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    511018456919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,639 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    747838461235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,153 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,153 miles
    Test number
    311529299669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight levelling device bracket broken but still currently secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust pipe to exhaust box bracket broken but still secure
  11. Fail46,150 miles (+1,395)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    258141954935
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight levelling device bracket broken but still currently secure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust pipe to exhaust box bracket broken but still secure
  12. Pass44,755 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    339447019251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,364 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,364 miles
    Test number
    956219842431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,577 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,577 miles
    Test number
    279458664452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,717 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    588569963100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,179 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    305276162185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,389 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    917311361189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,749 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,749 miles
    Test number
    254446460128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    254726379102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,004 miles (+3,754)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,004 miles
    Test number
    244846279435
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass30,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    351179198190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PRL

Does M3 PRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PRL is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PRL?
The MOT on M3 PRL is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PRL done?
M3 PRL was recorded at 53,239 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,292 miles a year.
Has M3 PRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PRL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on M3 PRL 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 PRL find?
M3 PRL passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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