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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

M3 PVXMOT history

M3 PVX is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

M3 PVX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,238 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PVX was last recorded at 110,238 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,493 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,745 miles
Average per year
5,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,238 miles
  • 2025 – 106,493 miles
  • 2024 – 101,611 miles
  • 2023 – 97,011 miles
  • 2022 – 92,621 miles
  • 2021 – 87,606 miles
  • 2020 – 83,590 miles
  • 2019 – 78,261 miles
  • 2017 – 71,521 miles
  • 2016 – 65,502 miles
  • 2015 – 60,034 miles
  • 2014 – 53,561 miles
  • 2013 – 40,594 miles
  • 2012 – 34,618 miles
  • 2011 – 29,292 miles
  • 2010 – 22,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,238 miles (+3,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    444885772445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  2. Pass106,493 miles (+4,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    332054927250
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass101,611 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,611 miles
    Test number
    797088559325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,011 miles (+4,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,011 miles
    Test number
    259398564500
    • 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))
  5. Pass92,621 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,621 miles
    Test number
    967889270624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,606 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    554923943383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,590 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    640230171806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,261 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,261 miles
    Test number
    614419709687
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,521 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    204047178052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,502 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    338339745052
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  11. Fail65,352 miles (+5,318)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    119270237163
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryStone chips front screen
  12. Pass60,034 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    60,034 miles
    Test number
    766476045173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail60,011 miles (+6,450)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    425180145156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven and offside rear brake binding slightly
  14. Pass53,561 miles (+12,967)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    845223024213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass40,594 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,594 miles
    Test number
    546445633206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,494 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,494 miles
    Test number
    226838073184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,109 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    298290043102
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface
  18. Fail40,109 miles (+5,491)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,109 miles
    Test number
    468767333182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAdvise tracking is checked
    • NoteFront 245/35/zr19 93y pirelli
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear 265/35zr19/98y
    • NoteStrong advisory that both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges and perishing (advise replacement)
  19. Pass34,618 miles (+5,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,618 miles
    Test number
    217765832113
    • NoteDamage to n/s centre sill cover
  20. Fail29,292 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    487428531129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNon standerd rear exhaust system
  21. Pass29,292 miles (+6,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    977168031172
    • NoteNon standerd rear exhaust system
  22. Pass22,850 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,850 miles
    Test number
    232036520195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass22,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,740 miles
    Test number
    621880720185
    • 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)

Questions about M3 PVX

Does M3 PVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PVX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PVX?
The MOT on M3 PVX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PVX done?
M3 PVX was recorded at 110,238 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,522 miles a year.
Has M3 PVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PVX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on M3 PVX 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 PVX find?
M3 PVX passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front nail in tyre.

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