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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

M3 PYJMOT history

M3 PYJ is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

M3 PYJ blue 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 2 May 2027
Mileage
166,867 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PYJ was last recorded at 166,867 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,345 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,522 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,867 miles
  • 2025 – 164,345 miles
  • 2024 – 162,337 miles
  • 2023 – 158,919 miles
  • 2022 – 155,477 miles
  • 2021 – 152,461 miles
  • 2020 – 150,299 miles
  • 2019 – 148,567 miles
  • 2018 – 143,229 miles
  • 2017 – 128,961 miles
  • 2016 – 123,850 miles
  • 2015 – 115,523 miles
  • 2014 – 92,736 miles
  • 2013 – 80,078 miles
  • 2012 – 74,389 miles
  • 2011 – 64,527 miles
  • 2010 – 53,954 miles
  • 2009 – 40,758 miles
  • 2008 – 31,533 miles
  • 2007 – 28,983 miles
  • 2006 – 19,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,867 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc back plate unsecured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,867 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,867 miles
    Test number
    288546382123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,345 miles (+2,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,345 miles
    Test number
    244110747484
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,337 miles (+3,418)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,337 miles
    Test number
    666974793625
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective output poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,919 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,919 miles
    Test number
    368291123070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,477 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,477 miles
    Test number
    581586577934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail155,474 miles (+3,013)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,474 miles
    Test number
    672090910222
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,461 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,461 miles
    Test number
    565088138053
    • AdvisoryCentral Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral under trays fitted

  8. Pass150,299 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,299 miles
    Test number
    891432281556
    • AdvisoryChips in front wind screen

  9. Pass148,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    780491246335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,567 miles (+5,338)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,567 miles
    Test number
    248251540322
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass143,229 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,229 miles
    Test number
    692478685883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate unsecured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail143,169 miles (+14,208)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    737110091722
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate unsecured
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass128,961 miles (+5,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,961 miles
    Test number
    752660298889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre outer wall cut
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass123,850 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    428652704176
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff

  15. Fail123,785 miles (+8,262)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,785 miles
    Test number
    197386985228
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres both edges bald

  16. Pass115,523 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    215882825205
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  17. Fail115,523 miles (+22,787)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    447622125241
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal cracking

  18. Pass92,736 miles (+12,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,736 miles
    Test number
    915165994144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,078 miles (+1)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    375553613231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail80,077 miles (+5,688)4 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,077 miles
    Test number
    408841913240
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass74,389 miles (+9,862)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,389 miles
    Test number
    367909922481
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on shoulders
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside and nearside repeaters slightly discoloured
    • NoteOffside no plate lamp lens missing terminals corroded
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted
    • NoteSlight seepage of oil diff area
    • NoteWipers worn

  22. Pass64,527 miles (+10,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    395716831421
    • NoteN/s/f fog light not working

  23. Pass53,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    274809930213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail53,954 miles (+13,196)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,954 miles
    Test number
    322729130423
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,758 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,758 miles
    Test number
    570186419236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,533 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    860093708108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,983 miles (+9,561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,983 miles
    Test number
    684175117165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,422 miles
    Test number
    820471296067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M3 PYJ

Does M3 PYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PYJ is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M3 PYJ?
The MOT on M3 PYJ is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PYJ done?
M3 PYJ was recorded at 166,867 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has M3 PYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PYJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M3 PYJ 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 PYJ find?
M3 PYJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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