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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

P321 OCSMOT history

P321 OCS is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

P321 OCS yellow 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 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
101,802 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P321 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P321 OCS was last recorded at 101,802 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,663 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,802 miles
  • 2022 – 101,663 miles
  • 2018 – 101,582 miles
  • 2017 – 101,225 miles
  • 2016 – 100,509 miles
  • 2015 – 98,250 miles
  • 2011 – 98,169 miles
  • 2010 – 94,387 miles
  • 2009 – 93,156 miles
  • 2008 – 90,430 miles
  • 2007 – 86,369 miles
  • 2006 – 82,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,802 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,802 miles (+139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    927576610120
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,663 miles (+81)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,663 miles
    Test number
    854365181403
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    909879915964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  4. Fail101,582 miles (+357)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    417142202850
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  5. Pass101,225 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    571304563028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,509 miles (+2,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    790302616415
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  7. Pass98,250 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,250 miles
    Test number
    136173045123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,247 miles (+78)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,247 miles
    Test number
    938099925181
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass98,169 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    448085731310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,161 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,161 miles
    Test number
    199860651241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,387 miles (+1,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,387 miles
    Test number
    404463360291
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass93,156 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    111442079252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,430 miles (+4,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    551661078218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement o/s/f steering rack

  14. Pass86,369 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,369 miles
    Test number
    314271667454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,293 miles (+3,329)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,293 miles
    Test number
    990693647278
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass82,964 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    253736846466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,821 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,821 miles
    Test number
    753013626117
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P321 OCS

Does P321 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P321 OCS expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P321 OCS?
The MOT on P321 OCS expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P321 OCS done?
P321 OCS was recorded at 101,802 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 982 miles a year.
Has P321 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P321 OCS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on P321 OCS 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 P321 OCS find?
P321 OCS passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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