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BMW M3

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

S9 RLMMOT history

S9 RLM is a yellow petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 106,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S9 RLM yellow 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,102 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 RLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 RLM was last recorded at 106,102 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,289 miles · 30 May 2019
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,102 miles
  • 2019 – 105,289 miles
  • 2018 – 102,259 miles
  • 2017 – 100,744 miles
  • 2016 – 98,063 miles
  • 2015 – 94,966 miles
  • 2014 – 90,294 miles
  • 2013 – 89,994 miles
  • 2011 – 85,487 miles
  • 2010 – 81,099 miles
  • 2009 – 74,293 miles
  • 2008 – 58,970 miles
  • 2007 – 48,985 miles
  • 2006 – 40,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,102 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,102 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    672382281542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,289 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    475945510022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,259 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,259 miles
    Test number
    342999479488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,744 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    343813094744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,063 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,063 miles
    Test number
    813499951931
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight levelling device damaged

  6. Fail98,062 miles (+3,096)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,062 miles
    Test number
    785116207096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlight levelling device damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s washer weak
    • AdvisoryOil on min

  7. Pass94,966 miles (+4,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,966 miles
    Test number
    315649685074
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp levelling device damaged

  8. Pass90,294 miles (+300)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    229298814182
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket deteriorated

  9. Pass89,994 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,994 miles
    Test number
    768281513212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,487 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    299781681014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,099 miles (+6,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    81,099 miles
    Test number
    813365870016
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass74,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    284359369005
    • NoteAdvise;nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

  13. Fail74,293 miles (+15,323)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    921289469028
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • NoteAdvise;nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

  14. Pass58,970 miles (+9,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,970 miles
    Test number
    870100778002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,985 miles (+8,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    232374377097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,384 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,384 miles
    Test number
    510548366053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S9 RLM

Does S9 RLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 RLM is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S9 RLM?
The MOT on S9 RLM is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 RLM done?
S9 RLM was recorded at 106,102 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has S9 RLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 RLM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on S9 RLM 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 S9 RLM find?
S9 RLM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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