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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,999 cc

MFB 525MOT history

MFB 525 is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MFB 525 black 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,978 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFB 525
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFB 525 was last recorded at 64,978 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,096 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
2,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,978 miles
  • 2025 – 63,096 miles
  • 2024 – 60,395 miles
  • 2023 – 54,084 miles
  • 2022 – 53,158 miles
  • 2021 – 51,493 miles
  • 2020 – 49,914 miles
  • 2019 – 47,254 miles
  • 2018 – 41,952 miles
  • 2017 – 38,852 miles
  • 2015 – 35,474 miles
  • 2014 – 28,160 miles
  • 2013 – 25,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,978 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,978 miles (+1,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,978 miles
    Test number
    689708402983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass63,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    126870041582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,096 miles (+2,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    872812874843
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass60,395 miles (+6,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    800037114039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass54,084 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,084 miles
    Test number
    186127238824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    593109621680
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail53,158 miles (+1,665)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,158 miles
    Test number
    617050240175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass51,493 miles (+1,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,493 miles
    Test number
    868903218175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass49,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,914 miles
    Test number
    244774087876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail49,914 miles (+2,660)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,914 miles
    Test number
    822355798061
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Fronts (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge recommend attention (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass47,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    202838620506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,254 miles (+5,302)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,254 miles
    Test number
    231475341381
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass41,952 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    520528239381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,852 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    169077655118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,474 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,474 miles
    Test number
    449086399149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,327 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,327 miles
    Test number
    125620015444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,160 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,160 miles
    Test number
    268356104090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass25,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    219280813051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MFB 525

What vehicle is registration MFB 525 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFB 525 on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 May 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MFB 525 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFB 525 is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on MFB 525?
The MOT on MFB 525 is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFB 525 done?
MFB 525 was recorded at 64,978 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,986 miles a year.
Has MFB 525 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFB 525 has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on MFB 525 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 MFB 525 find?
MFB 525 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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