BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc
P970 BCTMOT history
P970 BCT is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 137,847 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P970 BCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,201 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 18 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P970 BCT was last recorded at 137,847 miles on 29 May 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,779 miles · 4 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 68 miles
- Average per year
- 4,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,847 miles
- 2025 – 137,779 miles
- 2024 – 137,663 miles
- 2023 – 137,559 miles
- 2022 – 137,358 miles
- 2021 – 137,026 miles
- 2020 – 136,608 miles
- 2019 – 136,580 miles
- 2018 – 134,988 miles
- 2017 – 134,010 miles
- 2016 – 132,461 miles
- 2015 – 130,923 miles
- 2014 – 120,322 miles
- 2013 – 117,344 miles
- 2012 – 114,424 miles
- 2011 – 111,750 miles
- 2010 – 104,833 miles
- 2009 – 95,425 miles
- 2008 – 81,805 miles
- 2007 – 66,604 miles
- 2006 – 57,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,847 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,847 miles (+68)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 137,847 miles
- Test number
- 353106790293
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass137,779 miles (+116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,779 miles
- Test number
- 189174011822
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,663 miles (+104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 137,663 miles
- Test number
- 981934070957
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on underbody/suspension components
Fail137,559 miles (+201)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,559 miles
- Test number
- 355298469009
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s/f floor pan / jacking corroded slightly
Pass137,358 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 137,358 miles
- Test number
- 638187437092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,026 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,026 miles
- Test number
- 960962744744
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail137,026 miles (+418)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,026 miles
- Test number
- 778550361811
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass136,608 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,608 miles
- Test number
- 354670881464
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Fail136,608 miles (+28)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,608 miles
- Test number
- 889432188331
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass136,580 miles (+1,592)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 136,580 miles
- Test number
- 800429882555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront fogs not working
Pass134,988 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 134,988 miles
- Test number
- 978106559341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail134,988 miles (+978)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,988 miles
- Test number
- 707185139218
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,010 miles (+1,549)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 134,010 miles
- Test number
- 235412376566
- AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rods have slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear small pipes starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass132,461 miles (+1,538)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,461 miles
- Test number
- 990350313641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,923 miles (+10,601)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 130,923 miles
- Test number
- 199575065049
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePower steering fluid pipe leaking slightly
Pass120,322 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 120,322 miles
- Test number
- 566410174073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,949 miles (+2,605)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,949 miles
- Test number
- 109713064032
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass117,344 miles (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 117,344 miles
- Test number
- 567192273033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,424 miles (+2,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 114,424 miles
- Test number
- 967194492016
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass111,750 miles (+6,917)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 111,750 miles
- Test number
- 408118841223
- 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)
- NoteLight misting of oil from power steering pipe
- NoteSlight damage to offside front chassis rail
Fail104,833 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,833 miles
- Test number
- 143915230255
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass104,833 miles (+9,408)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 104,833 miles
- Test number
- 804625930270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,425 miles (+13,620)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 95,425 miles
- Test number
- 723872459216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,805 miles (+15,201)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 81,805 miles
- Test number
- 333009748276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,604 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,604 miles
- Test number
- 953556357259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,585 miles (+8,693)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,585 miles
- Test number
- 584435757239
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,892 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 57,892 miles
- Test number
- 523091056207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about P970 BCT
- Does P970 BCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 BCT is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P970 BCT?
- The MOT on P970 BCT is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P970 BCT done?
- P970 BCT was recorded at 137,847 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
- Has P970 BCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P970 BCT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on P970 BCT 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 P970 BCT find?
- P970 BCT passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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