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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

T10 MBLMOT history

T10 MBL is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 159,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
159,687 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 MBL was last recorded at 159,687 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,139 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,548 miles
Average per year
3,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,687 miles
  • 2025 – 156,139 miles
  • 2024 – 155,215 miles
  • 2023 – 153,936 miles
  • 2021 – 152,566 miles
  • 2020 – 150,347 miles
  • 2019 – 141,613 miles
  • 2018 – 135,104 miles
  • 2017 – 130,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,687 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,687 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    159,687 miles
    Test number
    902304949901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,139 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,139 miles
    Test number
    458140337920
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass155,215 miles (+1,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,215 miles
    Test number
    242925690199
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass153,936 miles (+1,370)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,936 miles
    Test number
    235130024862
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass152,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    614933928652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail152,566 miles (+2,219)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,566 miles
    Test number
    315021472784
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,347 miles (+8,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,347 miles
    Test number
    212627517265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass141,613 miles (+6,509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,613 miles
    Test number
    641894731490
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,104 miles
    Test number
    982948032269
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail135,098 miles (+4,558)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,098 miles
    Test number
    673707643456
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass130,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    590938436494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,540 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,540 miles
    Test number
    690815337376
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Questions about T10 MBL

Does T10 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 MBL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T10 MBL?
The MOT on T10 MBL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T10 MBL done?
T10 MBL was recorded at 159,687 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
Has T10 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 MBL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T10 MBL 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 T10 MBL find?
T10 MBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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