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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

M3 PXDMOT history

M3 PXD is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

M3 PXD silver 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,936 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PXD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PXD was last recorded at 131,936 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2026: 131,920 miles, lower than 139,717 miles on 2 Jun 2025.

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
131,920 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,936 miles
  • 2025 – 139,717 miles
  • 2023 – 139,430 miles
  • 2021 – 139,388 miles
  • 2019 – 138,906 miles
  • 2018 – 138,011 miles
  • 2017 – 137,925 miles
  • 2015 – 132,996 miles
  • 2014 – 129,596 miles
  • 2013 – 125,737 miles
  • 2012 – 122,030 miles
  • 2011 – 117,577 miles
  • 2009 – 115,207 miles
  • 2008 – 104,453 miles
  • 2007 – 88,043 miles
  • 2006 – 80,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,936 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,936 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    5972955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,920 miles (-7,797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,920 miles
    Test number
    5970448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,717 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,717 miles
    Test number
    4408979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,430 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,430 miles
    Test number
    2574542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,388 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,388 miles
    Test number
    147362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail139,355 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,355 miles
    Test number
    81781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,906 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    138,906 miles
    Test number
    21246950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,848 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,848 miles
    Test number
    21180258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,011 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,011 miles
    Test number
    147347242930
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail137,925 miles (+4,929)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,925 miles
    Test number
    793006140859
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake binding n/s & o/s (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear & both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass132,996 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,996 miles
    Test number
    957567975033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail132,989 miles (+3,393)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,989 miles
    Test number
    809331175096
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass129,596 miles (+3,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    129,596 miles
    Test number
    205566954055
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread
  14. Pass125,737 miles (+3,707)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,737 miles
    Test number
    645494363026
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edges
  15. Pass122,030 miles (+4,453)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    122,030 miles
    Test number
    259130862042
    • NoteExhaust in very poor condition
    • NoteOffside front tyre on limits
    • NoteOil leaks
  16. Pass117,577 miles (+2,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,577 miles
    Test number
    428547051099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,207 miles (+10,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    621585199242
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
  18. Pass104,453 miles (+16,410)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    754597358331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,043 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    424824607362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front brake pads worn
  20. Fail88,043 miles (+7,517)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,043 miles
    Test number
    652394907344
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front brake pads worn
    • NoteAutomatic headlight adjuster link arm on front suspension arm broken
  21. Pass80,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    80,526 miles
    Test number
    311349596270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PXD

Does M3 PXD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PXD is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PXD?
The MOT on M3 PXD is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PXD done?
M3 PXD was recorded at 131,936 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,579 miles a year.
Has M3 PXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PXD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M3 PXD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M3 PXD find?
M3 PXD passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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