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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

T9 OTLMOT history

T9 OTL is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,166 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 OTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 OTL was last recorded at 105,166 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,819 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
3,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,166 miles
  • 2024 – 101,819 miles
  • 2023 – 99,832 miles
  • 2022 – 97,949 miles
  • 2020 – 97,310 miles
  • 2019 – 95,506 miles
  • 2018 – 92,758 miles
  • 2017 – 87,085 miles
  • 2016 – 79,859 miles
  • 2015 – 74,506 miles
  • 2014 – 73,526 miles
  • 2012 – 72,357 miles
  • 2011 – 69,202 miles
  • 2010 – 67,573 miles
  • 2009 – 56,992 miles
  • 2008 – 42,853 miles
  • 2006 – 35,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,166 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,166 miles (+3,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,166 miles
    Test number
    373436353823
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,819 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,819 miles
    Test number
    515789037694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,832 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    258734681262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,949 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    874687501101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    402542982963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,310 miles (+1,804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    316124556382
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,506 miles (+2,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,506 miles
    Test number
    718558377823
    • 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))

  8. Pass92,758 miles (+5,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,758 miles
    Test number
    603162981774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass87,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    847801905075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail87,085 miles (+7,226)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    356809733390
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass79,859 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    552461363733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  12. Fail79,829 miles (+5,323)6 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,829 miles
    Test number
    380336029385
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  13. Pass74,506 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    869747305162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteWipers now smearing .diff oil leak.

  14. Fail74,506 miles (+980)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    758577305182
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteWipers now smearing .diff oil leak.

  15. Pass73,526 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    425994034129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to crack and split
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer clamps are corroded and broken

  16. Fail73,526 miles (+1,169)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    277843234495
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to crack and split
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer clamps are corroded and broken

  17. Pass72,357 miles (+3,155)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    72,357 miles
    Test number
    988630752390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass69,202 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,202 miles
    Test number
    139721551387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,573 miles (+10,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    242834740396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  20. Pass56,992 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    464906349344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    194544058332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,853 miles (+2,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    282584158391
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass40,408 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    652733798062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    35,378 miles
    Test number
    400406576253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 OTL

Does T9 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 OTL is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 OTL?
The MOT on T9 OTL is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 OTL done?
T9 OTL was recorded at 105,166 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 3,548 miles a year.
Has T9 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 OTL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T9 OTL 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 T9 OTL find?
T9 OTL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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