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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

N830 ENXMOT history

N830 ENX is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 2 Apr 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 133,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

N830 ENX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
133,126 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N830 ENX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N830 ENX was last recorded at 133,126 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,390 miles · 16 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
1,736 miles
Average per year
1,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,126 miles
  • 2016 – 131,390 miles
  • 2015 – 121,959 miles
  • 2014 – 121,015 miles
  • 2009 – 120,935 miles
  • 2007 – 114,850 miles
  • 2006 – 103,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,126 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,126 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,126 miles
    Test number
    518875052287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,390 miles (+9,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    449497403925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45ZR17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
  3. Pass121,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,959 miles
    Test number
    273168383508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,959 miles (+944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,959 miles
    Test number
    588809240235
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  5. Pass121,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    367673604082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Fail121,015 miles (+80)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    915023004020
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass120,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    191602079478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,935 miles (+6,085)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,935 miles
    Test number
    510562579095
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
  9. Pass114,850 miles (+11,844)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    601924677200
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside covers fitted and also sill covers restricting inspection process
  10. Pass103,006 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,006 miles
    Test number
    582444256204
    • 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)
    • NoteProtective cover fitted to underside front of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

Questions about N830 ENX

Does N830 ENX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N830 ENX expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N830 ENX?
The MOT on N830 ENX expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N830 ENX done?
N830 ENX was recorded at 133,126 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 1,594 miles a year.
Has N830 ENX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N830 ENX has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on N830 ENX 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 N830 ENX find?
N830 ENX passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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