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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

T22 FANMOT history

T22 FAN is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
156,406 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T22 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T22 FAN was last recorded at 156,406 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2008: 98,589 miles, lower than 98,598 miles on 3 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
154,611 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
5,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,406 miles
  • 2023 – 154,611 miles
  • 2022 – 150,753 miles
  • 2017 – 150,539 miles
  • 2016 – 149,560 miles
  • 2015 – 142,926 miles
  • 2013 – 139,079 miles
  • 2012 – 124,969 miles
  • 2011 – 121,346 miles
  • 2009 – 106,833 miles
  • 2008 – 98,589 miles
  • 2007 – 88,159 miles
  • 2006 – 77,205 miles
  • 2005 – 56,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,406 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,406 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,406 miles
    Test number
    3927944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,611 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,611 miles
    Test number
    784268456806
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play rear suspension arm bushes
  3. Fail154,603 miles (+3,850)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,603 miles
    Test number
    840305897121
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff Pinion Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,753 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,753 miles
    Test number
    536396372413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass150,539 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,539 miles
    Test number
    395649714802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    450365169047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,560 miles (+6,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    325644342669
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  8. Pass142,926 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,926 miles
    Test number
    566719245137
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass139,079 miles (+14,110)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,079 miles
    Test number
    845696743264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    124,969 miles
    Test number
    747219772129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,969 miles (+3,623)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,969 miles
    Test number
    467977872113
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass121,346 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    988303821219
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from outer edges.
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.
    • NoteOffside output shaft seal leaking on rear differential.
  13. Fail121,346 miles (+14,513)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    396693321402
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from outer edges.
    • NoteOffside front anti-roll bar outer link arm upper rubber dust cover split but no play in balljoint.
    • NoteOffside output shaft seal leaking on rear differential.
  14. Pass106,833 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,833 miles
    Test number
    333918059467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,832 miles (+8,243)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    120081959283
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine oil light comes on
    • NoteNut and bolt missing from down pipe flange
  16. Pass98,589 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    943375198036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,598 miles (+10,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    911704498003
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Fail88,159 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    404986707108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  19. Pass88,159 miles (+10,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    894736407174
    • 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)
  20. Pass77,205 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,205 miles
    Test number
    672757626288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mountings worn
    • NoteOffside front driving light cracked.
  21. Fail77,205 miles (+20,563)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,205 miles
    Test number
    671267626272
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mountings slightly worn.
    • NoteOffside front driving light cracked
  22. Pass56,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    56,642 miles
    Test number
    420519045215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T22 FAN

Does T22 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T22 FAN expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T22 FAN?
The MOT on T22 FAN expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T22 FAN done?
T22 FAN was recorded at 156,406 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 5,153 miles a year.
Has T22 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T22 FAN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T22 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T22 FAN find?
T22 FAN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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