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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

PMO 220MOT history

PMO 220 is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

PMO 220 grey 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,079 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMO 220
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMO 220 was last recorded at 147,079 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2018: 95,333 miles, lower than 99,217 miles on 9 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,039 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,079 miles
  • 2025 – 139,297 miles
  • 2024 – 127,397 miles
  • 2023 – 117,931 miles
  • 2022 – 103,389 miles
  • 2021 – 101,597 miles
  • 2020 – 100,010 miles
  • 2019 – 97,853 miles
  • 2018 – 95,333 miles
  • 2017 – 99,217 miles
  • 2016 – 87,982 miles
  • 2015 – 78,455 miles
  • 2014 – 73,478 miles
  • 2013 – 60,466 miles
  • 2012 – 50,382 miles
  • 2011 – 40,487 miles
  • 2010 – 35,045 miles
  • 2009 – 25,336 miles
  • 2008 – 19,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear wheel hub corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,079 miles (+40)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,079 miles
    Test number
    319147877214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail147,039 miles (+7,742)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,039 miles
    Test number
    239538052186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass139,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    871956421111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel hub corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail139,297 miles (+11,900)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,297 miles
    Test number
    784313431501
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel hub corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass127,397 miles (+9,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,397 miles
    Test number
    891203097685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel hub corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass117,931 miles (+5)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    908979042594
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail117,926 miles (+14,537)2 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    145025905793
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass103,389 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    976003714618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,909 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    417153583494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall of tyre has damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  10. Fail102,908 miles (+1,311)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,908 miles
    Test number
    414817329276
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sidewall of tyre has damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
  11. Pass101,597 miles (+1,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,597 miles
    Test number
    214161372018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rose joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass100,010 miles (+2,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    804781438090
    • AdvisoryDiff input seal leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight rust OSR brake pipe
  13. Pass97,853 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    773846951822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail97,850 miles (+2,517)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,850 miles
    Test number
    134430475610
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass95,333 miles (-3,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    244680105374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside registration lamp dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass99,217 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    644374394592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,215 miles (+4,233)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    769362344875
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass87,982 miles (+9,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,982 miles
    Test number
    189205445927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,455 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,455 miles
    Test number
    746613115181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,478 miles (+13,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,478 miles
    Test number
    626838114328
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass60,466 miles (+10,084)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,466 miles
    Test number
    698832963244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,382 miles (+9,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    676732962235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on the inner part of the tread area
  23. Pass40,487 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,487 miles
    Test number
    495624161202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass37,053 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    397620961160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,045 miles (+9,709)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,045 miles
    Test number
    824376160148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,336 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,336 miles
    Test number
    271495869012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,804 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,804 miles
    Test number
    804705578095
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear Number Plate Slight Delamination

Questions about PMO 220

What vehicle is registration PMO 220 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMO 220 on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Mar 2005. 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 PMO 220 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMO 220 is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PMO 220?
The MOT on PMO 220 is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMO 220 done?
PMO 220 was recorded at 147,079 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,921 miles a year.
Has PMO 220 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMO 220 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on PMO 220 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PMO 220 find?
PMO 220 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear hub corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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