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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

S76 FGPMOT history

S76 FGP is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 41,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

S76 FGP purple 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
41,207 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S76 FGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S76 FGP was last recorded at 41,207 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,841 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,366 miles
Average per year
682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,207 miles
  • 2025 – 39,841 miles
  • 2024 – 38,607 miles
  • 2023 – 37,226 miles
  • 2022 – 36,001 miles
  • 2021 – 34,847 miles
  • 2019 – 34,757 miles
  • 2018 – 34,466 miles
  • 2017 – 33,812 miles
  • 2016 – 33,443 miles
  • 2015 – 32,988 miles
  • 2014 – 32,698 miles
  • 2013 – 31,896 miles
  • 2009 – 31,761 miles
  • 2008 – 31,313 miles
  • 2007 – 30,131 miles
  • 2006 – 29,079 miles
  • 2005 – 27,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,207 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,207 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    184988063267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,841 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    39,841 miles
    Test number
    539008889826
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass38,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    790268248046
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail38,607 miles (+1,381)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,607 miles
    Test number
    584853496772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass37,226 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,226 miles
    Test number
    546531437323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,001 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    823019672776
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low pressure pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass34,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,847 miles
    Test number
    798569240417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail34,847 miles (+90)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,847 miles
    Test number
    781027007299
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass34,757 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    548626448454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,466 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,466 miles
    Test number
    377503209392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,812 miles (+369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,812 miles
    Test number
    373107499971
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass33,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,443 miles
    Test number
    240516051699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of components
  13. Fail33,443 miles (+455)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,443 miles
    Test number
    296049481092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. and wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of components
  14. Pass32,988 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,988 miles
    Test number
    128139285009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,983 miles (+285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    766336185047
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass32,698 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,698 miles
    Test number
    749182694077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,896 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,896 miles
    Test number
    876096993096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,761 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    123388769173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,313 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    944922088154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,131 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,131 miles
    Test number
    900036777144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,079 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,079 miles
    Test number
    743491486192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    27,174 miles
    Test number
    964364775168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S76 FGP

Does S76 FGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 FGP is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S76 FGP?
The MOT on S76 FGP is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S76 FGP done?
S76 FGP was recorded at 41,207 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 682 miles a year.
Has S76 FGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S76 FGP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on S76 FGP 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 S76 FGP find?
S76 FGP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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