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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

MTR 233MOT history

MTR 233 is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 68,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MTR 233 silver 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,016 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MTR 233
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MTR 233 was last recorded at 68,016 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,180 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
836 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,016 miles
  • 2025 – 67,180 miles
  • 2024 – 65,944 miles
  • 2023 – 65,336 miles
  • 2022 – 64,558 miles
  • 2020 – 63,836 miles
  • 2019 – 60,456 miles
  • 2018 – 56,287 miles
  • 2017 – 54,013 miles
  • 2016 – 52,898 miles
  • 2015 – 51,262 miles
  • 2014 – 48,786 miles
  • 2013 – 46,208 miles
  • 2012 – 43,394 miles
  • 2011 – 39,693 miles
  • 2010 – 35,092 miles
  • 2009 – 27,859 miles
  • 2008 – 17,731 miles
  • 2007 – 16,202 miles
  • 2006 – 15,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,016 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,016 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    231703869935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,180 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    67,180 miles
    Test number
    209255226175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,944 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    615553983010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,336 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    511304468808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,558 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    64,558 miles
    Test number
    341341893066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,836 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    536274349539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,456 miles (+4,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    196452092859
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    590018837698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,287 miles (+2,274)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    618689689191
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass54,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    976183699501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,013 miles (+1,115)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    452835698886
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass52,898 miles (+1,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,898 miles
    Test number
    320992606085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear diff seep [oil]

  13. Pass51,262 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    696324195128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak on diff front seal

  14. Fail51,262 miles (+2,476)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    876744195104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak on diff front seal

  15. Pass48,786 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,786 miles
    Test number
    137809994167
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing thin

  16. Fail48,783 miles (+2,575)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    847328494148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing thin

  17. Pass46,208 miles (+2,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    238116793404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,394 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    727347082147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail43,392 miles (+3,699)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    855865082195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,693 miles (+4,601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    569022681191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Pass35,092 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,092 miles
    Test number
    261569870196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,859 miles (+10,128)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    923000649283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,731 miles
    Test number
    680399548244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,731 miles (+546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,731 miles
    Test number
    563747948298
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass17,185 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,185 miles
    Test number
    491994258175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,181 miles (+979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,181 miles
    Test number
    750322348156
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass16,202 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    960249457129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,193 miles (+1,122)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,193 miles
    Test number
    644238357167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff pinoin oil seal leaking

  29. Pass15,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    15,071 miles
    Test number
    571989706150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MTR 233

What vehicle is registration MTR 233 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MTR 233 on a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 May 2002. 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 MTR 233 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MTR 233 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on MTR 233?
The MOT on MTR 233 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MTR 233 done?
MTR 233 was recorded at 68,016 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has MTR 233 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MTR 233 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on MTR 233 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 MTR 233 find?
MTR 233 passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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