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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

P331 PLOMOT history

P331 PLO is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 12 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

P331 PLO black 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,019 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 PLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 PLO was last recorded at 70,019 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,004 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,019 miles
  • 2024 – 69,004 miles
  • 2020 – 68,852 miles
  • 2019 – 60,289 miles
  • 2017 – 60,245 miles
  • 2016 – 60,164 miles
  • 2014 – 59,554 miles
  • 2012 – 59,330 miles
  • 2011 – 58,860 miles
  • 2009 – 58,053 miles
  • 2008 – 57,460 miles
  • 2007 – 55,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,019 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,019 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    415577986381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,004 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    246973059641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,852 miles (+8,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    454166118770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,289 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    528617078114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    936766929935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,238 miles (+74)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    231440474315
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  7. Pass60,164 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,164 miles
    Test number
    651318529020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,554 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    196258404070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,330 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    138265252332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,860 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    236166891020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,859 miles (+806)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    935705491049
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass58,053 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    240774529356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    374476998449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,460 miles (+2,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    494206698213
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass55,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    300128477192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about P331 PLO

Does P331 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 PLO is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P331 PLO?
The MOT on P331 PLO is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 PLO done?
P331 PLO was recorded at 70,019 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 792 miles a year.
Has P331 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 PLO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on P331 PLO 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 P331 PLO find?
P331 PLO passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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