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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 3,201 cc

P97 PLXMOT history

P97 PLX is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

P97 PLX blue 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,514 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 PLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 PLX was last recorded at 134,514 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,684 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
830 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,514 miles
  • 2025 – 133,684 miles
  • 2024 – 133,106 miles
  • 2023 – 132,493 miles
  • 2022 – 132,041 miles
  • 2020 – 131,212 miles
  • 2019 – 130,474 miles
  • 2018 – 129,059 miles
  • 2017 – 127,530 miles
  • 2016 – 125,047 miles
  • 2015 – 122,854 miles
  • 2014 – 118,818 miles
  • 2013 – 114,680 miles
  • 2012 – 111,615 miles
  • 2011 – 105,486 miles
  • 2010 – 101,311 miles
  • 2009 – 91,579 miles
  • 2008 – 71,695 miles
  • 2007 – 59,596 miles
  • 2006 – 38,196 miles
  • 2005 – 33,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,514 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to brakes , steering and suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front fog lamps damaged

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.

  • Corrosion on brakes , steering and suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,514 miles (+830)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,514 miles
    Test number
    131296512765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brakes , steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front fog lamps damaged

  2. Pass133,684 miles (+578)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,684 miles
    Test number
    745162393998
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brakes , steering and suspension components

  3. Pass133,106 miles (+16)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,106 miles
    Test number
    174616636486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brakes , steering and suspension components

  4. Fail133,090 miles (+597)4 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,090 miles
    Test number
    947100584831
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside headlamp
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brakes , steering and suspension components

  5. Pass132,493 miles (+452)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,493 miles
    Test number
    631253440383
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 brake hose ferrules (front and rear) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 brake rigid pipes. Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper The windscreen has a stone chip.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack rubber boot. (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass132,041 miles (+829)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    132,041 miles
    Test number
    157878781536
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,212 miles (+738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,212 miles
    Test number
    557000366721
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass130,474 miles (+1,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,474 miles
    Test number
    627664355020
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,059 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,059 miles
    Test number
    726788624325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,530 miles (+2,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    707550325387
    • AdvisorySome movement in both sides of steering rack

  11. Pass125,047 miles (+2,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    125,047 miles
    Test number
    859229534894
    • AdvisoryC/o is slow to drop
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty
    • AdvisoryLsc axle tapley brake test
    • AdvisoryWet test

  12. Pass122,854 miles (+4,036)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,854 miles
    Test number
    348406745179
    • NoteBattery is dead flat
    • NoteExhaust is rusty
    • NoteF/n/s jacking point is missing (rubber block)
    • NoteLsd axle tapley brake test
    • NoteN/s wiper is poor

  13. Pass118,818 miles (+4,138)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,818 miles
    Test number
    529263454154
    • NoteLSD axle tapley brake test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack worn

  14. Pass114,680 miles (+3,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,680 miles
    Test number
    639222543154
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass111,615 miles (+6,129)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,615 miles
    Test number
    227783842171
    • NoteLSD axle tapley test
    • NoteExhaust bracket damaged at gearbox
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak (slight)
    • NoteOil light light on when cold and oil at min
    • NoteSteering rack worn (slight)

  16. Pass105,486 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    207742731171
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteTapley test

  17. Fail105,486 miles (+4,175)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,486 miles
    Test number
    948802131147
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteTapley test

  18. Pass101,311 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,311 miles
    Test number
    574926040188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,579 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,579 miles
    Test number
    291328049480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,572 miles (+19,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    320808439120
    • FailureNearside 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)

  21. Pass71,695 miles (+12,099)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    651634118124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,596 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    502769647143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • 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)

  23. Pass59,596 miles (+21,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,596 miles
    Test number
    820579747102
    • 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)

  24. Pass38,196 miles (+4,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,196 miles
    Test number
    233306746178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass33,704 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,704 miles
    Test number
    250801235224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,693 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    250460235207
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about P97 PLX

Does P97 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P97 PLX is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P97 PLX?
The MOT on P97 PLX is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P97 PLX done?
P97 PLX was recorded at 134,514 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has P97 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 PLX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on P97 PLX 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 P97 PLX find?
P97 PLX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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