BMW M3
Green · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc
PAB 165MOT history
PAB 165 is a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,464 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 52,464 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 22 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- PAB 165
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
PAB 165 was last recorded at 52,464 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,075 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 389 miles
- Average per year
- 1,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 52,464 miles
- 2025 – 52,075 miles
- 2024 – 51,604 miles
- 2023 – 50,256 miles
- 2022 – 49,613 miles
- 2021 – 48,359 miles
- 2020 – 48,162 miles
- 2019 – 47,316 miles
- 2018 – 46,770 miles
- 2017 – 45,488 miles
- 2016 – 43,568 miles
- 2015 – 41,483 miles
- 2014 – 39,263 miles
- 2013 – 36,652 miles
- 2012 – 34,638 miles
- 2011 – 31,265 miles
- 2010 – 27,879 miles
- 2009 – 25,275 miles
- 2008 – 21,351 miles
- 2007 – 18,246 miles
- 2006 – 15,655 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass52,464 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass52,464 miles (+389)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 52,464 miles
- Test number
- 172374724038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,075 miles (+471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,075 miles
- Test number
- 104061819060
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,604 miles (+356)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 51,604 miles
- Test number
- 726369062663
- AdvisoryMovement in rear diff
Pass51,248 miles (+992)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 51,248 miles
- Test number
- 691874567115
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass50,256 miles (+643)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 50,256 miles
- Test number
- 988708256742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,613 miles (+1,254)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 49,613 miles
- Test number
- 835733998087
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre to rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,359 miles (+197)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 48,359 miles
- Test number
- 780275657771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,162 miles (+846)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 48,162 miles
- Test number
- 309424958587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,316 miles (+546)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 47,316 miles
- Test number
- 574476989526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,770 miles (+1,282)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 46,770 miles
- Test number
- 514550146959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,488 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 45,488 miles
- Test number
- 408806940544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,568 miles (+2,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 43,568 miles
- Test number
- 484744304547
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust to centre exhaust joints broken/corroded
Pass41,483 miles (+2,220)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,483 miles
- Test number
- 559631325087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,263 miles (+2,611)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 39,263 miles
- Test number
- 848684124029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,652 miles (+2,014)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 36,652 miles
- Test number
- 286593923027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,638 miles (+3,373)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,638 miles
- Test number
- 915670822066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,265 miles (+3,386)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,265 miles
- Test number
- 108581731062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,879 miles (+2,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 27,879 miles
- Test number
- 172803130034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,275 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 25,275 miles
- Test number
- 194494049011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,275 miles (+3,924)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,275 miles
- Test number
- 924423049001
- FailureNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,351 miles (+3,105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 21,351 miles
- Test number
- 654342938035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,246 miles (+2,591)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 18,246 miles
- Test number
- 572576327046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 15,655 miles
- Test number
- 551934446029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about PAB 165
- What vehicle is registration PAB 165 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show PAB 165 on a green petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Jan 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does PAB 165 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAB 165 is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on PAB 165?
- The MOT on PAB 165 is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has PAB 165 done?
- PAB 165 was recorded at 52,464 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,802 miles a year.
- Has PAB 165 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. PAB 165 has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2009.
- Has the mileage on PAB 165 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 PAB 165 find?
- PAB 165 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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