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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

MPN 600MOT history

MPN 600 is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 92,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MPN 600 yellow 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,000 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MPN 600
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MPN 600 was last recorded at 92,000 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,137 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,863 miles
Average per year
3,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,000 miles
  • 2024 – 90,137 miles
  • 2023 – 88,883 miles
  • 2022 – 86,568 miles
  • 2021 – 84,536 miles
  • 2020 – 81,685 miles
  • 2019 – 78,594 miles
  • 2018 – 75,175 miles
  • 2017 – 72,074 miles
  • 2016 – 68,660 miles
  • 2015 – 66,444 miles
  • 2014 – 62,984 miles
  • 2013 – 59,180 miles
  • 2012 – 52,960 miles
  • 2011 – 48,014 miles
  • 2010 – 43,162 miles
  • 2009 – 38,713 miles
  • 2008 – 32,301 miles
  • 2007 – 25,582 miles
  • 2006 – 19,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged non obligatory mirror is discoloured

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,000 miles (+1,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    172389931991
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged non obligatory mirror is discoloured

  2. Pass90,137 miles (+1,254)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    341992099051
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    862550504067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,883 miles (+2,315)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    732029706347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,568 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,568 miles
    Test number
    991399221731
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,568 miles (+2,032)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,568 miles
    Test number
    353353640462
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,536 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    638851720217
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,685 miles (+3,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    295608317166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass78,594 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    529476834341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler sealing cap rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,594 miles (+3,419)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    322910211146
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler sealing cap rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

  11. Pass75,175 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    226380206966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,074 miles (+3,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    273534127929
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box clamp corroded but secure
    • AdvisoryRear strut brace heavily corroded

  13. Pass68,660 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    350735917886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    178019107417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,444 miles (+3,460)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    105899587842
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass62,984 miles (+3,804)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    899282014339
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass59,180 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    189315123306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,173 miles (+6,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,173 miles
    Test number
    215920423309
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass52,960 miles (+4,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,960 miles
    Test number
    679194842220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,014 miles (+4,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    489454421281
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

  21. Pass43,162 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,162 miles
    Test number
    881141150207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,713 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,713 miles
    Test number
    624385189277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,301 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,301 miles
    Test number
    882251848286
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass25,582 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,582 miles
    Test number
    163055757216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,491 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    821966056250
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass19,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    990906056291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MPN 600

What vehicle is registration MPN 600 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MPN 600 on a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2003. 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 MPN 600 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MPN 600 is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MPN 600?
The MOT on MPN 600 is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MPN 600 done?
MPN 600 was recorded at 92,000 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,790 miles a year.
Has MPN 600 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MPN 600 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on MPN 600 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 MPN 600 find?
MPN 600 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; non obligatory mirror damaged non obligatory mirror is discoloured.

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