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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,201 cc

R95 DGFMOT history

R95 DGF is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 10 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

R95 DGF silver 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,243 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 DGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 DGF was last recorded at 120,243 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,360 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,243 miles
  • 2025 – 119,360 miles
  • 2024 – 118,977 miles
  • 2023 – 118,405 miles
  • 2022 – 117,857 miles
  • 2020 – 117,430 miles
  • 2019 – 116,960 miles
  • 2017 – 115,258 miles
  • 2016 – 115,245 miles
  • 2015 – 114,632 miles
  • 2014 – 114,189 miles
  • 2013 – 113,867 miles
  • 2012 – 113,730 miles
  • 2011 – 113,378 miles
  • 2010 – 112,856 miles
  • 2009 – 112,258 miles
  • 2008 – 111,760 miles
  • 2007 – 110,640 miles
  • 2006 – 106,439 miles
  • 2005 – 99,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,243 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,243 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,243 miles
    Test number
    227067170790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,360 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,360 miles
    Test number
    124887585646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,977 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    358318761613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,405 miles (+548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,405 miles
    Test number
    229776427767
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,857 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    764968678403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,430 miles
    Test number
    490047528492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Fail117,430 miles (+5)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,430 miles
    Test number
    668737512117
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Side Light Bulb Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Spot Wielding Modification, In Prescribed Area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail117,425 miles (+465)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,425 miles
    Test number
    924840634880
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point to sill, excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to back fuel line slightly corroded

  9. Pass116,960 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,960 miles
    Test number
    897122401053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,258 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,258 miles
    Test number
    347454818202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,245 miles (+613)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,245 miles
    Test number
    678760768861
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear axle

  12. Pass114,632 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,632 miles
    Test number
    891386279139
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack / pump (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass114,189 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    277009214361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,867 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,867 miles
    Test number
    625390223334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,730 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,730 miles
    Test number
    399172522398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,378 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,378 miles
    Test number
    889123621376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,856 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    932142300381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,258 miles (+498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,258 miles
    Test number
    702097699281
    • NoteOsf coil spring heaverly rusted

  19. Pass111,760 miles (+1,120)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    760864508367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff

  20. Pass110,640 miles (+4,201)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    110,640 miles
    Test number
    140309077214
    • NoteRear indecators turning pale.

  21. Pass106,439 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,439 miles
    Test number
    130689986266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    960839985214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R95 DGF

Does R95 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R95 DGF is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R95 DGF?
The MOT on R95 DGF is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R95 DGF done?
R95 DGF was recorded at 120,243 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 999 miles a year.
Has R95 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 DGF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on R95 DGF 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 R95 DGF find?
R95 DGF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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