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BMW M3

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

P82 PRJMOT history

P82 PRJ is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

P82 PRJ green 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 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,236 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P82 PRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P82 PRJ was last recorded at 156,236 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,541 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
2,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,236 miles
  • 2025 – 155,541 miles
  • 2024 – 155,475 miles
  • 2023 – 155,451 miles
  • 2022 – 155,368 miles
  • 2019 – 155,143 miles
  • 2018 – 154,432 miles
  • 2017 – 153,719 miles
  • 2016 – 152,884 miles
  • 2015 – 151,603 miles
  • 2014 – 150,650 miles
  • 2013 – 149,407 miles
  • 2012 – 146,404 miles
  • 2011 – 142,314 miles
  • 2010 – 141,046 miles
  • 2009 – 138,378 miles
  • 2008 – 135,443 miles
  • 2007 – 126,673 miles
  • 2006 – 115,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,236 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,236 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,236 miles
    Test number
    416718234448
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,541 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    581013749039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass155,475 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    475072930537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,451 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    155,451 miles
    Test number
    198750298119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail155,451 miles (+83)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,451 miles
    Test number
    585347009861
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass155,368 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,368 miles
    Test number
    512096667321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes look corroded and are heavily covered in under seal, preventing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail155,352 miles (+209)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,352 miles
    Test number
    993366868266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes look corroded and are heavily covered in under seal, preventing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass155,143 miles (+13)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,143 miles
    Test number
    788104388258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,130 miles (+698)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,130 miles
    Test number
    336402821896
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point / inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,432 miles (+713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,432 miles
    Test number
    565536534314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass153,719 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    153,719 miles
    Test number
    991091102316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail153,719 miles (+835)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,719 miles
    Test number
    217035461054
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass152,884 miles (+1,281)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,884 miles
    Test number
    788884256729
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass151,603 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    139856225463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail151,603 miles (+953)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    997936325078
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass150,650 miles (+1,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,650 miles
    Test number
    706298924010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass149,407 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    149,407 miles
    Test number
    338919533039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail149,407 miles (+3,003)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,407 miles
    Test number
    289728633059
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass146,404 miles (+4,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,404 miles
    Test number
    585695632098
    • 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)

  20. Pass142,314 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    142,314 miles
    Test number
    456852341035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,046 miles (+2,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    141,046 miles
    Test number
    493654250008
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass138,378 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    138,378 miles
    Test number
    671116759058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass135,443 miles (+8,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    135,443 miles
    Test number
    784512558021
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

  24. Pass126,673 miles (+11,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    126,673 miles
    Test number
    112647357491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    810607646024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P82 PRJ

Does P82 PRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P82 PRJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P82 PRJ?
The MOT on P82 PRJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P82 PRJ done?
P82 PRJ was recorded at 156,236 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,016 miles a year.
Has P82 PRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P82 PRJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P82 PRJ 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 P82 PRJ find?
P82 PRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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