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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

V10 PTRMOT history

V10 PTR is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 164,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V10 PTR black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
164,625 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 PTR
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
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 PTR was last recorded at 164,625 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2012: 94,229 miles, lower than 94,287 miles on 22 Aug 2012.

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
162,852 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
6,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,625 miles
  • 2023 – 162,852 miles
  • 2021 – 154,744 miles
  • 2020 – 153,147 miles
  • 2019 – 142,289 miles
  • 2018 – 134,396 miles
  • 2017 – 126,823 miles
  • 2016 – 120,269 miles
  • 2015 – 113,941 miles
  • 2014 – 105,208 miles
  • 2013 – 99,420 miles
  • 2012 – 94,229 miles
  • 2011 – 88,552 miles
  • 2010 – 82,066 miles
  • 2009 – 74,548 miles
  • 2008 – 63,952 miles
  • 2007 – 56,000 miles
  • 2006 – 46,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,625 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,625 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    164,625 miles
    Test number
    332068805870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,852 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,852 miles
    Test number
    494156939866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,744 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    121574983820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,147 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,147 miles
    Test number
    410489805832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,289 miles (+7,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    142,289 miles
    Test number
    346996659539
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass134,396 miles (+7,573)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    632652500412
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE EFFECIENCY JUST MET ITS REQUIREMENT
  7. Pass126,823 miles (+6,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    731004095782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass120,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    120,269 miles
    Test number
    619358556707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,269 miles (+6,328)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,269 miles
    Test number
    336160658796
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  10. Pass113,941 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,941 miles
    Test number
    833048208282
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components
  11. Fail113,896 miles (+8,688)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    832158061026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective underside (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring underside components
  12. Pass105,208 miles (+5,788)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,208 miles
    Test number
    396569914417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/ steering rack gaiter twisted
  13. Pass99,420 miles (+5,191)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    626984133253
    • NoteFuel cap seal is perishing
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirments
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass94,229 miles (-58)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    518027232224
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail94,287 miles (+5,735)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    349315832286
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass88,552 miles (+6,486)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,552 miles
    Test number
    565520721296
    • NoteFuel cap seal degraded
    • NoteN/s front side light poor output
  17. Fail82,066 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    601825110233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass82,066 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,066 miles
    Test number
    741665610251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,548 miles (+10,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    524119829283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,952 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    63,952 miles
    Test number
    340514128284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,000 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    361555327290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    823098906274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,034 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,034 miles
    Test number
    172687606221
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about V10 PTR

Does V10 PTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 PTR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 PTR?
The MOT on V10 PTR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 PTR done?
V10 PTR was recorded at 164,625 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,027 miles a year.
Has V10 PTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 PTR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on V10 PTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V10 PTR find?
V10 PTR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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