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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

M3 PXRMOT history

M3 PXR is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

M3 PXR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,400 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PXR was last recorded at 93,400 miles on 1 May 2026, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,251 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
149 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,400 miles
  • 2025 – 93,251 miles
  • 2024 – 93,147 miles
  • 2023 – 92,762 miles
  • 2022 – 92,641 miles
  • 2021 – 92,569 miles
  • 2020 – 92,453 miles
  • 2019 – 90,970 miles
  • 2018 – 88,117 miles
  • 2017 – 85,295 miles
  • 2016 – 83,046 miles
  • 2015 – 80,966 miles
  • 2014 – 76,504 miles
  • 2013 – 69,165 miles
  • 2011 – 65,590 miles
  • 2010 – 59,291 miles
  • 2009 – 45,039 miles
  • 2007 – 33,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,400 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    924815041800
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    198796328702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,251 miles (+104)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,251 miles
    Test number
    728156700282
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,147 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,147 miles
    Test number
    521445686375
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass92,762 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,762 miles
    Test number
    968786133768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,641 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,641 miles
    Test number
    459086523440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,639 miles (+70)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    353220614361
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    354324329221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,569 miles (+116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,569 miles
    Test number
    916246071602
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass92,453 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    783419847063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass90,970 miles (+2,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    448041179280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,117 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    182032366689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,295 miles (+2,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,295 miles
    Test number
    765194540205
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing inspection of vehicle structure

  14. Pass83,046 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    101608162562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,966 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    757941265075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,927 miles (+4,423)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,927 miles
    Test number
    155987855094
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,504 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,504 miles
    Test number
    559644464010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,494 miles (+7,329)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,494 miles
    Test number
    719233964086
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass69,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    587086543064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,165 miles (+3,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    937864543094
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass65,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    357079841400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,590 miles (+6,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    498409341253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Fail59,291 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    180639950135
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass59,291 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,291 miles
    Test number
    253669650192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,278 miles (+14,239)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    130478240135
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass45,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    511632159142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,039 miles (+11,445)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    882429149155
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass33,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    33,594 miles
    Test number
    244729857183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PXR

Does M3 PXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PXR is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PXR?
The MOT on M3 PXR is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PXR done?
M3 PXR was recorded at 93,400 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has M3 PXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PXR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M3 PXR 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 PXR find?
M3 PXR passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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