BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
M3 PYAMOT history
M3 PYA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,574 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 141,574 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M3 PYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M3 PYA was last recorded at 141,574 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,963 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,611 miles
- Average per year
- 5,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,574 miles
- 2025 – 135,963 miles
- 2024 – 132,115 miles
- 2019 – 131,064 miles
- 2018 – 124,673 miles
- 2017 – 119,422 miles
- 2016 – 116,031 miles
- 2015 – 112,855 miles
- 2014 – 105,357 miles
- 2013 – 100,761 miles
- 2012 – 100,761 miles
- 2011 – 89,960 miles
- 2010 – 60,916 miles
- 2008 – 43,921 miles
- 2007 – 34,041 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,574 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 legal limit/worn on edge 2553519
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,574 miles (+5,611)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 141,574 miles
- Test number
- 193012391283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 135,963 miles
- Test number
- 364140146056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,963 miles (+3,848)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,963 miles
- Test number
- 722139448457
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass132,115 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,115 miles
- Test number
- 529456261556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail132,115 miles (+1,051)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,115 miles
- Test number
- 836904107608
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254019 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass131,064 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,064 miles
- Test number
- 196665921410
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,064 miles (+6,391)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,064 miles
- Test number
- 927131153785
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553519 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,673 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 124,673 miles
- Test number
- 786398471096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,664 miles (+5,242)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,664 miles
- Test number
- 691160034002
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass119,422 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 119,422 miles
- Test number
- 529915030046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-19 RFT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-19 RFT (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 116,031 miles
- Test number
- 586143335666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,031 miles (+3,176)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,031 miles
- Test number
- 365774449933
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass112,855 miles (+7,498)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 112,855 miles
- Test number
- 285215885479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass105,357 miles (+4,596)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 105,357 miles
- Test number
- 758996304090
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass100,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 100,761 miles
- Test number
- 189052603442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,761 miles (+10,801)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,761 miles
- Test number
- 898334062393
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,960 miles (+29,044)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 89,960 miles
- Test number
- 476315551364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,916 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 60,916 miles
- Test number
- 591390690194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,911 miles (+16,990)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,911 miles
- Test number
- 263759380401
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,921 miles (+4,349)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 43,921 miles
- Test number
- 470240218291
- 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)
Pass39,572 miles (+5,531)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 39,572 miles
- Test number
- 993764668015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,041 miles
- Test number
- 190090487424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M3 PYA
- Does M3 PYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PYA is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M3 PYA?
- The MOT on M3 PYA is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M3 PYA done?
- M3 PYA was recorded at 141,574 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 5,557 miles a year.
- Has M3 PYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M3 PYA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on M3 PYA 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 PYA find?
- M3 PYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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