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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

M3 PXJMOT history

M3 PXJ is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

M3 PXJ silver 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 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
152,958 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PXJ
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
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PXJ was last recorded at 152,958 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,868 miles · 4 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
90 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,958 miles
  • 2022 – 152,868 miles
  • 2021 – 152,296 miles
  • 2020 – 151,108 miles
  • 2019 – 150,242 miles
  • 2018 – 146,009 miles
  • 2017 – 142,914 miles
  • 2016 – 139,467 miles
  • 2015 – 136,361 miles
  • 2014 – 129,851 miles
  • 2013 – 124,210 miles
  • 2012 – 117,454 miles
  • 2011 – 114,389 miles
  • 2010 – 107,993 miles
  • 2009 – 91,530 miles
  • 2008 – 83,755 miles
  • 2007 – 77,434 miles
  • 2006 – 66,678 miles
  • 2005 – 47,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,958 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,958 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,958 miles
    Test number
    816351281351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,868 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,868 miles
    Test number
    315562762900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,296 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,296 miles
    Test number
    862920488805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,108 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    434404219469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,242 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,242 miles
    Test number
    263208308754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,009 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,009 miles
    Test number
    112388075351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,914 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,914 miles
    Test number
    393588793894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,467 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,467 miles
    Test number
    316074874903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass136,361 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,361 miles
    Test number
    308723385162
    • NoteALL brake pipes heavily greased/under sealed
  10. Fail136,361 miles (+6,510)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,361 miles
    Test number
    825703785159
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteALL brake pipes heavily greased/under sealed
  11. Pass129,851 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    129,851 miles
    Test number
    365088364180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail129,843 miles (+5,633)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,843 miles
    Test number
    856961364138
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass124,210 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,210 miles
    Test number
    235991193420
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Fail124,205 miles (+6,751)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,205 miles
    Test number
    875782283176
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  15. Pass117,454 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    249314092170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass114,389 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,389 miles
    Test number
    229820541106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,993 miles (+16,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,993 miles
    Test number
    742854530170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    662888509211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,530 miles (+7,775)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,530 miles
    Test number
    883484509210
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass83,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    574665408250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,755 miles (+6,321)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    702764008291
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass77,434 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,434 miles
    Test number
    700526707280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,356 miles (+10,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,356 miles
    Test number
    981891807270
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass66,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    793142106210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail66,678 miles (+18,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    950020706203
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass47,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    383129035363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PXJ

Does M3 PXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PXJ expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PXJ?
The MOT on M3 PXJ expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PXJ done?
M3 PXJ was recorded at 152,958 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has M3 PXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PXJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on M3 PXJ 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 PXJ find?
M3 PXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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