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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

MH 36MOT history

MH 36 is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MH 36 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,169 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MH 36
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MH 36 was last recorded at 111,169 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,933 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,236 miles
Average per year
4,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,169 miles
  • 2024 – 108,933 miles
  • 2023 – 106,668 miles
  • 2022 – 99,381 miles
  • 2021 – 92,558 miles
  • 2020 – 87,993 miles
  • 2019 – 84,985 miles
  • 2018 – 83,610 miles
  • 2017 – 81,803 miles
  • 2016 – 79,449 miles
  • 2014 – 76,246 miles
  • 2013 – 73,451 miles
  • 2012 – 71,871 miles
  • 2011 – 71,129 miles
  • 2010 – 66,710 miles
  • 2009 – 46,439 miles
  • 2008 – 34,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,169 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,169 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,169 miles
    Test number
    804645087745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,933 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,933 miles
    Test number
    581013294733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,668 miles (+7,287)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,668 miles
    Test number
    569124930270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,381 miles (+6,823)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,381 miles
    Test number
    956160745902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,558 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    480553062876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,993 miles (+1,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    722783385764
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted.
  7. Pass86,459 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,459 miles
    Test number
    152432241855
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass84,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    842895798187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still seals
  9. Fail84,985 miles (+1,375)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    919017148608
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished but still seals
  10. Pass83,610 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    811621184451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail83,606 miles (+1,803)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    585856603903
    • 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35x19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass81,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    919405408419
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear back silencer exhaust clamp cracked but secure
  13. Fail81,803 miles (+2,354)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    627066282663
    • Repaired at testFront All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear advise rear back silencer exhaust clamp cracked but secure
  14. Pass79,449 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    771783191941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    205523544376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,246 miles (+2,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    257453944344
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Fail73,451 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    909717423370
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  18. Pass73,451 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    929677923385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,871 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    579368142346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,129 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,129 miles
    Test number
    178333731312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,710 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,710 miles
    Test number
    300770750348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,703 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,703 miles
    Test number
    191896010337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    663311420073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,369 miles (+11,930)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,369 miles
    Test number
    102391020075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass46,439 miles (+11,951)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,439 miles
    Test number
    434199729082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,488 miles
    Test number
    853611738080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MH 36

What vehicle is registration MH 36 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MH 36 on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Jan 2005. 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 MH 36 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MH 36 is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MH 36?
The MOT on MH 36 is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MH 36 done?
MH 36 was recorded at 111,169 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 4,236 miles a year.
Has MH 36 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MH 36 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on MH 36 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 MH 36 find?
MH 36 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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