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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,201 cc

T960 NRDMOT history

T960 NRD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
136,106 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T960 NRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T960 NRD was last recorded at 136,106 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,733 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,106 miles
  • 2024 – 135,733 miles
  • 2023 – 135,287 miles
  • 2022 – 134,791 miles
  • 2021 – 134,390 miles
  • 2020 – 133,306 miles
  • 2019 – 132,147 miles
  • 2017 – 130,719 miles
  • 2016 – 129,937 miles
  • 2012 – 129,918 miles
  • 2011 – 123,429 miles
  • 2010 – 116,989 miles
  • 2009 – 109,559 miles
  • 2008 – 98,297 miles
  • 2007 – 87,691 miles
  • 2006 – 75,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,106 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,106 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,106 miles
    Test number
    210446878921
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,733 miles
    Test number
    970296628360
    • AdvisoryIntermittent misfire noticed at idle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake slow to react.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm chassis mount area at bottom of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine to gearbox joint area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,733 miles (+446)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,733 miles
    Test number
    336102337501
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntermittent misfire noticed at idle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Handbrake slow to react.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm chassis mount area at bottom of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around engine to gearbox joint area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,287 miles (+496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,287 miles
    Test number
    170580423574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass134,791 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,791 miles
    Test number
    353375416751
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail134,786 miles (+396)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,786 miles
    Test number
    280532185583
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass134,390 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,390 miles
    Test number
    436038899653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,306 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,306 miles
    Test number
    408188043884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,147 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    132,147 miles
    Test number
    838227122724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,114 miles (+1,395)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,114 miles
    Test number
    498979307778
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,719 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,719 miles
    Test number
    102617380521
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass129,937 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    534369525200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,918 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    246883632422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail129,918 miles (+6,489)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,918 miles
    Test number
    937523132140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,429 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,429 miles
    Test number
    286079901118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,989 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,989 miles
    Test number
    242079790017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,559 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,559 miles
    Test number
    383192999003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,558 miles (+11,261)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    553279789067
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront screen chipped exhaust heatshield loose

  19. Pass98,297 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    98,297 miles
    Test number
    634139498058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,691 miles (+11,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,691 miles
    Test number
    764096787033
    • NoteRear suspension bushes perrishing rear brake pads low

  21. Pass75,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    383483676073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T960 NRD

Does T960 NRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T960 NRD expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T960 NRD?
The MOT on T960 NRD expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T960 NRD done?
T960 NRD was recorded at 136,106 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has T960 NRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T960 NRD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T960 NRD 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 T960 NRD find?
T960 NRD passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking point.

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