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BMW M3

Silver and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

M3 PYLMOT history

M3 PYL is a silver and black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2020 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

M3 PYL 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 29 Oct 2020
Mileage
96,131 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2020
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

M3 PYL was last recorded at 96,131 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,221 miles · 30 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
2,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,131 miles
  • 2019 – 95,221 miles
  • 2018 – 93,624 miles
  • 2017 – 91,123 miles
  • 2016 – 87,326 miles
  • 2015 – 87,141 miles
  • 2014 – 83,793 miles
  • 2013 – 79,924 miles
  • 2012 – 75,706 miles
  • 2011 – 72,066 miles
  • 2010 – 66,426 miles
  • 2009 – 60,556 miles
  • 2008 – 53,052 miles
  • 2007 – 47,328 miles
  • 2006 – 35,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,131 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,131 miles (+910)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    870710625750
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,221 miles (+1,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,221 miles
    Test number
    982031498381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor/sill corroding

  3. Pass93,624 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    998078636176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass91,123 miles (+3,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,123 miles
    Test number
    208843560673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  5. Pass87,326 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    408869640010
    • AdvisoryBody slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded but not leaking

  6. Fail87,218 miles (+77)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    640761390253
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail87,141 miles (+3,348)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    567473795324
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Levelling Sensor Broken (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OSR Brake Interferes (1.3.2f)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OSR Indicator Interferes (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Rubbing On Body (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Ferrules Corroded OS and NS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer Clamps Corroded and Split but not Leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Brace Bar (6.1.A.1)

  8. Pass83,793 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    468756934385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,924 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    445096423364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,706 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    795485472119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,066 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,066 miles
    Test number
    509735441118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail71,972 miles (+5,546)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,972 miles
    Test number
    258021231477
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,426 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    66,426 miles
    Test number
    380257520044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,556 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    273528429084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,420 miles (+7,368)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    501255719072
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass53,052 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    223061528056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,051 miles (+5,723)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    151496518411
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass47,328 miles (+12,171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,328 miles
    Test number
    602811817068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,157 miles
    Test number
    611147916046
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about M3 PYL

Does M3 PYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M3 PYL expired on 29 Oct 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M3 PYL?
The MOT on M3 PYL expired on 29 Oct 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M3 PYL done?
M3 PYL was recorded at 96,131 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,985 miles a year.
Has M3 PYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PYL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M3 PYL 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 PYL find?
M3 PYL failed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 major defects and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; fuel cap/sealing device ineffective; nearside front service brake excessively binding, and 5 more.

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