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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

P283 CFVMOT history

P283 CFV is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

P283 CFV silver 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 25 May 2023
Mileage
139,888 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P283 CFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P283 CFV was last recorded at 139,888 miles on 26 May 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,846 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,888 miles
  • 2021 – 139,846 miles
  • 2019 – 139,254 miles
  • 2018 – 139,032 miles
  • 2017 – 137,790 miles
  • 2016 – 133,567 miles
  • 2015 – 128,213 miles
  • 2014 – 124,351 miles
  • 2013 – 117,388 miles
  • 2012 – 115,699 miles
  • 2011 – 113,176 miles
  • 2010 – 110,313 miles
  • 2009 – 104,396 miles
  • 2008 – 99,544 miles
  • 2007 – 93,715 miles
  • 2006 – 87,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,888 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,888 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,888 miles
    Test number
    577008001679
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,846 miles (+592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,846 miles
    Test number
    435987386962
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  3. Pass139,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    787972930439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  4. Fail139,254 miles (+222)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,254 miles
    Test number
    664961470041
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  5. Pass139,032 miles (+1,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    625055925687
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,790 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,790 miles
    Test number
    430026551570
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low & worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in swivels
    • AdvisorySome corrosion o/s/f sill

  7. Fail137,787 miles (+4,220)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,787 miles
    Test number
    548580176659
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low & worn on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in swivels
    • AdvisorySome corrosion o/s/f sill

  8. Pass133,567 miles (+5,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    997573151359
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear tyres just off limits & small cuts
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes rusty

  9. Pass128,213 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,213 miles
    Test number
    878789535132
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail128,211 miles (+3,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,211 miles
    Test number
    615939825163
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass124,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    124,351 miles
    Test number
    125156624118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail124,339 miles (+6,951)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,339 miles
    Test number
    728956324118
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass117,388 miles (+1,689)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,388 miles
    Test number
    225131533135
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass115,699 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,699 miles
    Test number
    467613352151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  15. Fail115,694 miles (+2,518)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    817351322109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are bald on inner edges
    • NoteCoolant level topped up before commencing the test

  16. Pass113,176 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,176 miles
    Test number
    377323321120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front outer sidelight not working

  17. Fail113,149 miles (+2,836)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,149 miles
    Test number
    477403461091
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front outer sidelight not working

  18. Pass110,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    554894460010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,313 miles (+5,917)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    551984950068
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  20. Pass104,396 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    141208749442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    351312958041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    170531358450
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass93,715 miles (+6,666)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,715 miles
    Test number
    832541647048
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyre on limit on inner edges
    • NoteSlight wear o/s and n/s/r lower outer suspension bushes

  24. Pass87,049 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    422081346055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail86,841 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    621195636063
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P283 CFV

Does P283 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P283 CFV expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P283 CFV?
The MOT on P283 CFV expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P283 CFV done?
P283 CFV was recorded at 139,888 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has P283 CFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P283 CFV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P283 CFV 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 P283 CFV find?
P283 CFV passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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