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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

M3 PVDMOT history

M3 PVD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

M3 PVD blue 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
94,325 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PVD was last recorded at 94,325 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2010: 52,733 miles, lower than 53,422 miles on 7 May 2010.

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
93,166 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,159 miles
Average per year
3,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,325 miles
  • 2025 – 93,166 miles
  • 2022 – 90,473 miles
  • 2021 – 89,611 miles
  • 2019 – 89,000 miles
  • 2018 – 84,956 miles
  • 2017 – 80,914 miles
  • 2016 – 75,208 miles
  • 2015 – 68,728 miles
  • 2014 – 63,467 miles
  • 2013 – 61,908 miles
  • 2012 – 59,341 miles
  • 2011 – 56,824 miles
  • 2010 – 52,733 miles
  • 2009 – 43,999 miles
  • 2008 – 34,834 miles
  • 2007 – 28,433 miles
  • 2006 – 25,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake warning wire disconnected
  • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than nearsideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,325 miles (+1,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    94,325 miles
    Test number
    850494904865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spot lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake warning wire disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than nearside

  2. Pass93,166 miles (+2,693)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,166 miles
    Test number
    464945278696
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effort lower than nearside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass90,473 miles (+862)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    494822153989
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential front mounting bush has excessive play

  4. Pass89,611 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,611 miles
    Test number
    529728425213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,609 miles (+609)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,609 miles
    Test number
    118580844346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall has been fouling part of suspension (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall has been fouling part of suspension (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to car keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,000 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    643564430403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  7. Fail89,000 miles (+4,044)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    146296423074
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  8. Pass84,956 miles (+4,042)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    192819239246
    • 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 Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  9. Pass80,914 miles (+5,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,914 miles
    Test number
    485743302875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass75,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    285217602827
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs scored

  11. Fail75,208 miles (+6,480)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    347897365804
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs scored

  12. Pass68,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    298605355418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,728 miles (+5,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    545794655185
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass63,467 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    829738344156
    • 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)

  15. Pass61,908 miles (+2,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    347675653134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc has ovality

  16. Pass59,341 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    118705662130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,824 miles (+4,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    256354251115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,733 miles (-689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    904151340155
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs getting worn and slightly pitted.

  19. Fail53,422 miles (+9,423)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    210027320175
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs getting worn and slightly pitted.

  20. Pass43,999 miles (+9,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    131845619198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,834 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,834 miles
    Test number
    942663328160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,433 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    991091077010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,994 miles
    Test number
    823033496066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PVD

Does M3 PVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PVD is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PVD?
The MOT on M3 PVD is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PVD done?
M3 PVD was recorded at 94,325 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,450 miles a year.
Has M3 PVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PVD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on M3 PVD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M3 PVD find?
M3 PVD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front spot lamp inoperative, and 2 more.

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