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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S22 NKRMOT history

S22 NKR is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

S22 NKR 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,177 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S22 NKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S22 NKR was last recorded at 156,177 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,015 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,162 miles
Average per year
7,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,177 miles
  • 2025 – 155,015 miles
  • 2024 – 151,514 miles
  • 2023 – 149,448 miles
  • 2022 – 145,988 miles
  • 2021 – 142,100 miles
  • 2020 – 136,812 miles
  • 2019 – 129,702 miles
  • 2018 – 122,701 miles
  • 2016 – 118,613 miles
  • 2015 – 109,998 miles
  • 2014 – 104,043 miles
  • 2013 – 96,579 miles
  • 2012 – 91,528 miles
  • 2011 – 85,098 miles
  • 2010 – 79,014 miles
  • 2009 – 73,505 miles
  • 2008 – 67,616 miles
  • 2007 – 59,982 miles
  • 2006 – 48,063 miles
  • 2005 – 280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,177 miles (+1,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,177 miles
    Test number
    302948902144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,015 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    387920473366
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail154,971 miles (+3,457)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,971 miles
    Test number
    635452958399
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,514 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,514 miles
    Test number
    168682134924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,495 miles (+2,047)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,495 miles
    Test number
    308619684007
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis slight corrotion
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper smearing slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryNoisy rear brakes

  6. Pass149,448 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,448 miles
    Test number
    287639673885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,988 miles (+3,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,988 miles
    Test number
    300944521860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 255/35zr19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,100 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    640360252192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,812 miles (+7,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,812 miles
    Test number
    359642310232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear section of floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear section on floor corroded

  10. Pass129,702 miles (+7,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,702 miles
    Test number
    658734323690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated

  11. Pass122,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,701 miles
    Test number
    632756431911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,701 miles (+4,088)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,701 miles
    Test number
    858266845347
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass118,613 miles (+8,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,613 miles
    Test number
    536810328037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake needs adjustment -barely met requirements
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in steering rack

  14. Pass109,998 miles (+5,955)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,998 miles
    Test number
    131383493997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking oil

  15. Pass104,043 miles (+7,464)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,043 miles
    Test number
    225758924330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail96,579 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    378331033388
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass96,579 miles (+5,051)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    487281933333
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass91,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    929442032357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,528 miles (+6,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,528 miles
    Test number
    316152432320
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,098 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    987820731306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

  21. Fail85,098 miles (+6,084)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    109020931380
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc is corroded and pitted

  22. Pass79,014 miles (+5,509)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    831006120348
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront & rear discs corroded

  23. Pass73,505 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    151406819322
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail73,505 miles (+5,889)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,505 miles
    Test number
    514526819311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass67,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    782803928399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,616 miles (+7,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    480112128474
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  27. Pass59,982 miles (+11,919)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    423936907474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,063 miles (+47,783)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    811105926311
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass280 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    280 miles
    Test number
    352687925322
    • NoteDAMAGE TO SIDE WALL OF NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE
    • NoteFRONT PADS GETTING LOW + WEAR IN FRONT DISCS

Questions about S22 NKR

Does S22 NKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S22 NKR is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S22 NKR?
The MOT on S22 NKR is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S22 NKR done?
S22 NKR was recorded at 156,177 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,686 miles a year.
Has S22 NKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S22 NKR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S22 NKR 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 S22 NKR find?
S22 NKR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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