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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

S6 PARMOT history

S6 PAR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

S6 PAR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,250 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 PAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 PAR was last recorded at 108,250 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,104 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
146 miles
Average per year
3,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,250 miles
  • 2025 – 108,104 miles
  • 2024 – 108,070 miles
  • 2023 – 107,336 miles
  • 2022 – 106,008 miles
  • 2021 – 105,261 miles
  • 2019 – 104,238 miles
  • 2018 – 103,998 miles
  • 2017 – 103,801 miles
  • 2016 – 102,591 miles
  • 2015 – 100,093 miles
  • 2014 – 96,516 miles
  • 2013 – 91,861 miles
  • 2012 – 87,073 miles
  • 2011 – 79,054 miles
  • 2010 – 71,698 miles
  • 2009 – 62,370 miles
  • 2008 – 58,031 miles
  • 2007 – 52,096 miles
  • 2006 – 39,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,250 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,250 miles (+146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    459221041000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,104 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    148808705177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,070 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,070 miles
    Test number
    447533864941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,336 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    813713767241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,008 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,008 miles
    Test number
    939096564597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,261 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    561180234213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,259 miles (+1,021)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    759718234884
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass104,238 miles (+240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,238 miles
    Test number
    827016199898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass103,998 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    531282996283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,801 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,801 miles
    Test number
    793007971076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,591 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,591 miles
    Test number
    507456970164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,093 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    425281665100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage
  13. Fail100,090 miles (+3,574)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    326826355154
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has some sidewall damage
    • NoteRear diff has oil leak
  14. Pass96,516 miles (+4,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    807618914103
    • 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)
  15. Pass91,861 miles (+4,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,861 miles
    Test number
    835082013109
    • 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)
  16. Pass87,073 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,073 miles
    Test number
    178729502117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,054 miles (+7,356)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,054 miles
    Test number
    118221561061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall but no cords or ply exposed
  18. Pass71,698 miles (+13)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,698 miles
    Test number
    550592190066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp self leveling bracket/rod broken off at offside front suspension arm(headlamp aim ok)
  19. Fail71,685 miles (+9,315)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,685 miles
    Test number
    692760390048
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp self leveling bracket/rod broken off at offside front suspension arm(headlamp aim ok)
  20. Pass62,370 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    780262069017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail62,367 miles (+4,336)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    664841969016
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass58,031 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,031 miles
    Test number
    322662448177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,096 miles (+12,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    170974347103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,169 miles
    Test number
    281320256483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 PAR

Does S6 PAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 PAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 PAR?
The MOT on S6 PAR is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 PAR done?
S6 PAR was recorded at 108,250 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,445 miles a year.
Has S6 PAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 PAR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S6 PAR 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 S6 PAR find?
S6 PAR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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