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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

M3 PXBMOT history

M3 PXB is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

M3 PXB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
53,309 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PXB was last recorded at 53,309 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,296 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,309 miles
  • 2024 – 43,071 miles
  • 2023 – 41,249 miles
  • 2021 – 38,258 miles
  • 2020 – 35,741 miles
  • 2019 – 32,623 miles
  • 2018 – 28,885 miles
  • 2017 – 23,400 miles
  • 2016 – 18,090 miles
  • 2015 – 12,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,309 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust flange clamp fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,309 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    764079958645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,296 miles (+10,225)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    882495495611
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  3. Pass43,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    920202503777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,071 miles (+48)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,071 miles
    Test number
    258748140449
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass43,023 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,023 miles
    Test number
    392654711147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,258 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    157354667945
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust flange clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust flange clamp split open and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail42,258 miles (+1,009)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    856902493402
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust flange clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust flange clamp split open and insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass41,249 miles (+2,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    156311321173
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust clamp broken
  9. Pass38,258 miles (+2,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    38,258 miles
    Test number
    560303188851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass35,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    187753875823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust clamp broken
  11. Fail35,741 miles (+3,118)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    127507684051
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust clamp broken
  12. Pass32,623 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,623 miles
    Test number
    509662351023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp split
  13. Pass28,885 miles (+5,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    109645375491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust clamp split
  14. Pass23,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    575859360091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
  15. Fail23,400 miles (+5,310)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    734413922522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
  16. Pass18,090 miles (+5,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,090 miles
    Test number
    150267683457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass12,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    12,516 miles
    Test number
    644817818144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PXB

Does M3 PXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PXB is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M3 PXB?
The MOT on M3 PXB is valid until 14 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 PXB done?
M3 PXB was recorded at 53,309 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 3,991 miles a year.
Has M3 PXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PXB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 PXB 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 PXB find?
M3 PXB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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