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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

M3 PXGMOT history

M3 PXG is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 85,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.

M3 PXG purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2026
Mileage
85,226 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PXG was last recorded at 85,226 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,655 miles · 16 Sept 2015
Between the last two tests
571 miles
Average per year
406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,226 miles
  • 2015 – 84,655 miles
  • 2007 – 84,176 miles
  • 2006 – 79,982 miles
  • 2005 – 77,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,226 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    131975152208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    599271356498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,655 miles (+479)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,655 miles
    Test number
    911473131026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  4. Pass84,176 miles (+4,194)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    190212607345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres getting low
    • NoteSome wear in rack
  5. Pass79,982 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    884885606395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,146 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    534382195266
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f/ antiroll bar link rod dust boots split

Questions about M3 PXG

Does M3 PXG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PXG expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PXG?
The MOT on M3 PXG expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PXG done?
M3 PXG was recorded at 85,226 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 406 miles a year.
Has M3 PXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PXG has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on M3 PXG 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 PXG find?
M3 PXG passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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