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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 2,990 cc

M3 PSKMOT history

M3 PSK is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,027 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PSK was last recorded at 82,027 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,011 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,027 miles
  • 2024 – 81,059 miles
  • 2023 – 79,948 miles
  • 2022 – 79,818 miles
  • 2020 – 79,800 miles
  • 2019 – 78,736 miles
  • 2017 – 78,716 miles
  • 2016 – 78,422 miles
  • 2015 – 75,904 miles
  • 2014 – 73,010 miles
  • 2013 – 69,392 miles
  • 2009 – 68,217 miles
  • 2008 – 66,423 miles
  • 2007 – 63,884 miles
  • 2006 – 60,091 miles
  • 2005 – 56,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,027 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT HAS PLAY
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,027 miles (+16)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    915219901746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT HAS PLAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS A SCREW IN TREAD
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail82,011 miles (+952)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    120695078437
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid slight leak

  3. Pass81,059 miles (+1,111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    224472196151
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,948 miles (+130)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,948 miles
    Test number
    269634216825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass79,818 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    301074183322
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,800 miles (+1,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    569236616909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,736 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,736 miles
    Test number
    777372841525
    • AdvisoryRear No. plate delaminating
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both - (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass78,716 miles (+294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    986177872739
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear jacking points missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  9. Pass78,422 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    391530140255
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass75,904 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    129770355155
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral condition represents age of vehicle
    • NoteUnable too see rear springs

  11. Fail75,894 miles (+2,884)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    145633345116
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGeneral condition represents age of vehicle
    • NoteUnable too see rear springs

  12. Pass73,010 miles (+3,618)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,010 miles
    Test number
    108344344135
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCenter exhaust box detriorated

  13. Pass69,392 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    368035643189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,217 miles (+1,794)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,217 miles
    Test number
    213817299284
    • NoteMAJOR OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING BADLY WHERE THEY JOIN THE FLEX HOSES,O/S AND N/S
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

  15. Pass66,423 miles (+13)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    860433308388
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses
    • NoteOil leaks from engine
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  16. Fail66,410 miles (+2,526)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    671489898271
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes corroding where they join the flex hoses
    • NoteOil leaks from engine
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding

  17. Pass63,884 miles (+3,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    300010607362
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPES AT THE O/S/R AND N/S/R,CORRODING WHERE THEY JOIN THE FLEX HOSES
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

  18. Pass60,091 miles (+3,744)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    680831906344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteThe offside rear tyre is low on tread.
    • NoteThere is slight free play in the offside track rod inner joint.

  19. Pass56,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    723582505384
    • NoteENGINE TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

Questions about M3 PSK

Does M3 PSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PSK is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M3 PSK?
The MOT on M3 PSK is valid until 19 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 PSK done?
M3 PSK was recorded at 82,027 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,280 miles a year.
Has M3 PSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PSK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 PSK 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 PSK find?
M3 PSK passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 12 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front fog light lens cracked; nearside front upper strut mount has play, and 9 more.

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