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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

T20 PBMMOT history

T20 PBM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 22 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,332 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T20 PBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T20 PBM was last recorded at 126,332 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,927 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,405 miles
Average per year
5,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,332 miles
  • 2025 – 124,927 miles
  • 2024 – 123,708 miles
  • 2021 – 122,464 miles
  • 2019 – 121,170 miles
  • 2018 – 115,750 miles
  • 2017 – 114,816 miles
  • 2016 – 110,936 miles
  • 2015 – 105,873 miles
  • 2014 – 99,775 miles
  • 2013 – 93,266 miles
  • 2012 – 87,492 miles
  • 2011 – 82,393 miles
  • 2010 – 76,329 miles
  • 2009 – 67,319 miles
  • 2008 – 55,222 miles
  • 2007 – 39,980 miles
  • 2006 – 26,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,332 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,332 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,332 miles
    Test number
    546214271431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,927 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,927 miles
    Test number
    211101495822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,708 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,708 miles
    Test number
    255049180505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,464 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    594325870533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,170 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,170 miles
    Test number
    754167090454
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,750 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,750 miles
    Test number
    906704031077
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail115,682 miles (+866)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    321790613941
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass114,816 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,816 miles
    Test number
    418084069422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,936 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,936 miles
    Test number
    190294604407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,873 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,873 miles
    Test number
    676562265445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail105,823 miles (+6,048)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,823 miles
    Test number
    846842700670
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,775 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,775 miles
    Test number
    889654454230
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail99,676 miles (+6,410)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    385846244237
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass93,266 miles (+5,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    727910743251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass87,492 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,492 miles
    Test number
    466547832294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    198709951232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail82,393 miles (+6,064)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    668719451281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,329 miles (+9,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    932195480225
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs starting to pit and become worn / thin

  19. Pass67,319 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    654872759281
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir filter adrift

  20. Fail67,319 miles (+12,097)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    892732559295
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir filter adrift

  21. Pass55,222 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    373425608237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front have been run under inflated and are worn on the inside and outside edges

  22. Fail55,222 miles (+15,242)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,222 miles
    Test number
    680565508201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front have been run under inflated and are worn on the inside and outside edges

  23. Pass39,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    302824017494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,980 miles (+13,101)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,980 miles
    Test number
    364183217292
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass26,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    393008706444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T20 PBM

Does T20 PBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T20 PBM is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T20 PBM?
The MOT on T20 PBM is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T20 PBM done?
T20 PBM was recorded at 126,332 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 5,099 miles a year.
Has T20 PBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T20 PBM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T20 PBM 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 T20 PBM find?
T20 PBM passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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