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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 3,246 cc

M88 DSSMOT history

M88 DSS is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

M88 DSS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,606 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M88 DSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M88 DSS was last recorded at 85,606 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,556 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,050 miles
Average per year
2,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,606 miles
  • 2025 – 84,556 miles
  • 2024 – 83,158 miles
  • 2023 – 80,142 miles
  • 2022 – 79,155 miles
  • 2021 – 76,735 miles
  • 2019 – 73,520 miles
  • 2018 – 71,773 miles
  • 2017 – 69,304 miles
  • 2016 – 66,746 miles
  • 2015 – 63,921 miles
  • 2014 – 62,688 miles
  • 2013 – 57,158 miles
  • 2012 – 52,715 miles
  • 2011 – 49,683 miles
  • 2010 – 44,986 miles
  • 2009 – 38,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,606 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,606 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    473780749041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,556 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,556 miles
    Test number
    117832354956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,158 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,158 miles
    Test number
    971226601639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,142 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,142 miles
    Test number
    537263087564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,155 miles (+2,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,155 miles
    Test number
    412570351495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass76,735 miles (+3,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    396937448775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass73,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    941150327268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,520 miles (+600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    744766317304
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass72,920 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    888394418074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass71,773 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    276949527191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,304 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    777096009870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,746 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    662049911156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,921 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,921 miles
    Test number
    109650095034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,688 miles (+5,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    569300704352
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass57,158 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,158 miles
    Test number
    786853403392
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail57,122 miles (+4,407)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,122 miles
    Test number
    629371203366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass52,715 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,715 miles
    Test number
    147604682204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,683 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,683 miles
    Test number
    476204701388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,986 miles (+6,978)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    951629340258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
  20. Pass38,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,008 miles
    Test number
    424508609219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M88 DSS

Does M88 DSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M88 DSS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M88 DSS?
The MOT on M88 DSS is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M88 DSS done?
M88 DSS was recorded at 85,606 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,802 miles a year.
Has M88 DSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M88 DSS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on M88 DSS 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 M88 DSS find?
M88 DSS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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