BMW M3
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc
R331 BLDMOT history
R331 BLD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 70,795 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R331 BLD
- 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
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R331 BLD was last recorded at 70,795 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 1,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 69,099 miles · 9 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,696 miles
- Average per year
- 1,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,795 miles
- 2021 – 69,099 miles
- 2020 – 69,038 miles
- 2019 – 68,835 miles
- 2018 – 68,640 miles
- 2017 – 68,604 miles
- 2016 – 67,973 miles
- 2015 – 66,147 miles
- 2014 – 64,320 miles
- 2013 – 62,399 miles
- 2012 – 60,593 miles
- 2011 – 58,538 miles
- 2010 – 55,439 miles
- 2009 – 52,401 miles
- 2008 – 50,070 miles
- 2007 – 44,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 523014925850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,795 miles (+1,696)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,795 miles
- Test number
- 412727826162
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass69,099 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 69,099 miles
- Test number
- 719284337363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,038 miles (+203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 69,038 miles
- Test number
- 243553925039
- 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))
Pass68,835 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 68,835 miles
- Test number
- 437518698551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,640 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,640 miles
- Test number
- 800041905713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,604 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 68,604 miles
- Test number
- 393172435366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,973 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 67,973 miles
- Test number
- 469500719542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,147 miles (+1,827)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,147 miles
- Test number
- 908743175176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,320 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 64,320 miles
- Test number
- 137910274150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,399 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 62,399 miles
- Test number
- 909513663116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,593 miles (+2,055)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 60,593 miles
- Test number
- 246966462418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,538 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,538 miles
- Test number
- 268561961132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,533 miles (+3,094)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,533 miles
- Test number
- 908449151168
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass55,439 miles (+3,038)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 55,439 miles
- Test number
- 764679100194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,401 miles (+2,331)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,401 miles
- Test number
- 212588791977
- NoteOil leak
- NoteKnocking noise from front when pulling away.
Pass50,070 miles (+6)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 703229298042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteChips in windscreen
- NoteCondensation to o/s/f headlamp
- NoteEngine missfire
- NoteSigns of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes
- NoteStrong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge
Fail50,064 miles (+5,895)5 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,064 miles
- Test number
- 731674998091
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteChips in windscreen
- NoteCondensation to o/s/f headlamp
- NoteEngine missfire
- NoteSigns of corrosion to o/s/r brake pipes
- NoteStrong advise wear to n/s/f tyre on inner edge
Pass44,169 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 44,169 miles
- Test number
- 670492597070
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Questions about R331 BLD
- Does R331 BLD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R331 BLD expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R331 BLD?
- The MOT on R331 BLD expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R331 BLD done?
- R331 BLD was recorded at 70,795 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
- Has R331 BLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R331 BLD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R331 BLD 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 R331 BLD find?
- R331 BLD passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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