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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

M3 PTJMOT history

M3 PTJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

M3 PTJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,903 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PTJ was last recorded at 85,903 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jul 2008: 50,036 miles, lower than 494,999 miles on 28 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,188 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,715 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,903 miles
  • 2025 – 82,188 miles
  • 2024 – 81,548 miles
  • 2023 – 80,429 miles
  • 2022 – 78,861 miles
  • 2021 – 77,785 miles
  • 2020 – 76,596 miles
  • 2019 – 74,433 miles
  • 2018 – 72,539 miles
  • 2017 – 71,003 miles
  • 2016 – 69,471 miles
  • 2015 – 67,529 miles
  • 2014 – 64,228 miles
  • 2013 – 61,605 miles
  • 2012 – 59,670 miles
  • 2011 – 56,884 miles
  • 2010 – 56,269 miles
  • 2008 – 50,036 miles
  • 2006 – 39,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,903 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,903 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,903 miles
    Test number
    738255079211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    846149703587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail82,188 miles (+640)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    737719959997
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,548 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,548 miles
    Test number
    882697066530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail81,546 miles (+1,117)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,546 miles
    Test number
    757014005939
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,429 miles (+1,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,429 miles
    Test number
    415706916955
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass78,861 miles (+1,076)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    935504980638
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,785 miles (+1,189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    323509164984
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing surface corrosion in places
    • AdvisoryFront tyres size 225 / 40 / 19 -- rear tyres size 255 / 35 / 19
    • AdvisoryUnderside components showing general surface corrosion

  9. Pass76,596 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    400913256200
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,592 miles (+2,159)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,592 miles
    Test number
    683661911674
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,433 miles (+1,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    689882578759
    • AdvisoryHand brake slightly unbalanced in operation
    • AdvisoryTyres f 225 / 40 / 19 --- r 255 / 35 / 19
    • AdvisoryUnderside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general surface corrosion

  12. Pass72,539 miles (+1,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,539 miles
    Test number
    671874960657
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded corrosion starting to develop / front to rear brake pipes . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass71,003 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    612908729718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,471 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,471 miles
    Test number
    945642402929
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass67,529 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    979568595056
    • 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)

  16. Fail67,198 miles (+2,970)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    136092895465
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • 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. Pass64,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,228 miles
    Test number
    147581484426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,228 miles (+2,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,228 miles
    Test number
    805789074066
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass61,605 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    687850573045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,670 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,670 miles
    Test number
    979801792040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,884 miles (+615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    909665691007
    • 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)

  22. Pass56,269 miles (+6,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,269 miles
    Test number
    310488890007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,036 miles (-444,963)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    294019188116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass494,999 miles (+445,519)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    494,999 miles
    Test number
    141439458421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,480 miles (+9,811)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,480 miles
    Test number
    731973058096
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,669 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,669 miles
    Test number
    362877046168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M3 PTJ

Does M3 PTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PTJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PTJ?
The MOT on M3 PTJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PTJ done?
M3 PTJ was recorded at 85,903 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has M3 PTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PTJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 PTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M3 PTJ find?
M3 PTJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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