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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

RAV 15MOT history

RAV 15 is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

RAV 15 black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
133,272 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RAV 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RAV 15 was last recorded at 133,272 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 2,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,867 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,405 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,272 miles
  • 2024 – 130,867 miles
  • 2023 – 127,574 miles
  • 2022 – 123,659 miles
  • 2021 – 119,879 miles
  • 2020 – 115,637 miles
  • 2019 – 112,323 miles
  • 2018 – 108,163 miles
  • 2017 – 103,808 miles
  • 2016 – 98,560 miles
  • 2015 – 93,846 miles
  • 2014 – 87,650 miles
  • 2013 – 82,670 miles
  • 2012 – 77,098 miles
  • 2011 – 72,169 miles
  • 2010 – 66,499 miles
  • 2009 – 59,963 miles
  • 2008 – 51,350 miles
  • 2007 – 42,979 miles
  • 2006 – 33,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,272 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,272 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    249011464362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,867 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    591690903086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,574 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,574 miles
    Test number
    398135406908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    516746047169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail123,659 miles (+3,780)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    300109777422
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,879 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,879 miles
    Test number
    215438091711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,723 miles (+4,086)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,723 miles
    Test number
    894660216936
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass115,637 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,637 miles
    Test number
    148781183452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,323 miles (+4,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,323 miles
    Test number
    120481799241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass108,163 miles (+4,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    138383579865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass103,808 miles (+5,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    486652208812
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)

  12. Pass98,560 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    98,560 miles
    Test number
    812793929727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    930378686422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail93,845 miles (+6,195)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    569664819163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass87,650 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    977064544224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,670 miles (+5,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    239470253265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass77,098 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,098 miles
    Test number
    706045642257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,169 miles (+5,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    256436531236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass66,499 miles (+6,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    343994440233
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,963 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,963 miles
    Test number
    320490659451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,350 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,350 miles
    Test number
    753091448294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,979 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,979 miles
    Test number
    443571357249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    303344236440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RAV 15

What vehicle is registration RAV 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RAV 15 on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 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 RAV 15 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on RAV 15 expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on RAV 15?
The MOT on RAV 15 expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has RAV 15 done?
RAV 15 was recorded at 133,272 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has RAV 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RAV 15 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on RAV 15 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 RAV 15 find?
RAV 15 passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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