
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass164,625 miles (+1,773)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 164,625 miles
- Test number
- 332068805870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,852 miles (+8,108)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 162,852 miles
- Test number
- 494156939866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,744 miles (+1,597)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 154,744 miles
- Test number
- 121574983820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,147 miles (+10,858)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 153,147 miles
- Test number
- 410489805832
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
Pass120,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 120,269 miles
- Test number
- 619358556707
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass94,229 miles (-58)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 94,229 miles
- Test number
- 518027232224
- NoteOil leak
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
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
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)
Pass82,066 miles (+7,518)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,066 miles
- Test number
- 741665610251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,548 miles (+10,596)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 74,548 miles
- Test number
- 524119829283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,952 miles (+7,952)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 63,952 miles
- Test number
- 340514128284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,000 miles (+9,964)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 56,000 miles
- Test number
- 361555327290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,036 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 46,036 miles
- Test number
- 823098906274
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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