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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

TAP 996MOT history

TAP 996 is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,892 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAP 996
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAP 996 was last recorded at 83,892 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,861 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,892 miles
  • 2024 – 83,861 miles
  • 2023 – 83,745 miles
  • 2022 – 83,623 miles
  • 2021 – 83,098 miles
  • 2020 – 81,693 miles
  • 2019 – 78,286 miles
  • 2018 – 73,606 miles
  • 2017 – 69,156 miles
  • 2016 – 67,409 miles
  • 2015 – 63,287 miles
  • 2014 – 60,623 miles
  • 2013 – 53,027 miles
  • 2012 – 48,876 miles
  • 2011 – 44,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,892 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,892 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    948403982434
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,861 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    651770626860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,745 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    997167926778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,623 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,623 miles
    Test number
    452129011445
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,098 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,098 miles
    Test number
    422546011133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,693 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    498508073680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,286 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,286 miles
    Test number
    368865520438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    679450534748
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail73,606 miles (+4,450)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    486395752768
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass69,156 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    784735693417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,409 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    576244332312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,287 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    496199697813
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases OS Centre section behind Catalyst crack in pipe. (7.1.2)

  13. Pass60,623 miles (+7,596)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    558615554264
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damage

  14. Pass53,027 miles (+18)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,027 miles
    Test number
    329586953471
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight judder at front brakes

  15. Pass53,009 miles (+4,133)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,009 miles
    Test number
    598576343231
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight judder at front brakes

  16. Pass48,876 miles (+4,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    458710822230
    • 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)

  17. Pass44,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    419158721284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAP 996

What vehicle is registration TAP 996 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAP 996 on a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAP 996 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAP 996 is valid until 13 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TAP 996?
The MOT on TAP 996 is valid until 13 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAP 996 done?
TAP 996 was recorded at 83,892 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has TAP 996 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAP 996 has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on TAP 996 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 TAP 996 find?
TAP 996 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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