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This 2004 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,107 miles 10 months ago on Friday 8th August 2025 at 12:17.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 7th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

M21CWM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH AUGUST 2026130,107 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH APRIL 20246TH MAY 2025125,119 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2024125,119 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD MAY 20236TH MAY 2024120,037 MI
PASSED4TH MAY 20226TH MAY 2023116,579 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD MAY 2022116,579 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH APRIL 20216TH MAY 2022111,787 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Sealing Rubber Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Headlamp Levelling Device Requires Attention
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer & Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner & Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Piston Rod Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Piston Rod Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Reduced
FAILED29TH APRIL 2021111,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Sealing Rubber Perishing
  2. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Illuminated
  5. ADVISORY - Headlamp Levelling Device Requires Attention
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer & Inner Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Inner & Outer Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Piston Rod Corroded
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Piston Rod Corroded
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Reduced
PASSED7TH MAY 20206TH MAY 2021107,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Levelling Device Requires Attention
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Rod Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Rod Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED19TH MARCH 201926TH MARCH 2020103,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Sealing Seal Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Corrosion Noted To Nearside Rear & Offside Rear Shock Absorber Rods
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Headlamp Levelling Device Requires Attention
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Light Output Requires Attention
PASSED12TH MARCH 201826TH MARCH 201999,053 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisy
  2. ADVISORY - Condensation Noted In Offside Headlamp
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. ADVISORY - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted
PASSED14TH MARCH 201726TH MARCH 201894,116 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Noise Noted From Offside Front Hub Area
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. ADVISORY - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted
FAILED13TH MARCH 201794,115 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Noise Noted From Offside Front Hub Area
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  7. ADVISORY - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted
PASSED10TH MARCH 201626TH MARCH 201790,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisy
  4. ADVISORY - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted
FAILED4TH MARCH 201690,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Noisy
  4. ADVISORY - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED16TH MARCH 201526TH MARCH 201688,783 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted.
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Tread Edges
FAILED16TH MARCH 201588,783 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. USER ENTERED - Internal Headlamp Levelling Switch Fitted.
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Wearing Inner Tread Edges
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201426TH MARCH 201586,319 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201326TH MARCH 201482,525 MI
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 201382,525 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH MARCH 201226TH MARCH 201379,102 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Track Control Arm Inner Bush (2.5.b.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201127TH APRIL 201277,010 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Full Sill Covers Fitted
  3. USER ENTERED - Belly Pan Fitted
  4. USER ENTERED - Underbody Panels Fitted
  5. USER ENTERED - Surface Corrosion On Brake Pipes
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Low On Pressure
  9. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Discs Slightly Corroded
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Brake Slightly Noisy
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 200930TH SEPTEMBER 201071,645 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wishbones Inner Rear Bushes Have Considerable Movement.
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 200971,539 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wishbones Inner Rear Bushes Have Considerable Movement.
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200830TH SEPTEMBER 200960,752 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200730TH SEPTEMBER 200844,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M21CWM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

M21CWM MOT Comments

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M21CWM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,107 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,196 miles

M21CWM FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration M21CWM was manufactured on Friday 17th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 130,107 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,196 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M21CWM has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 90 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does M21CWM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 M21CWM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M21CWM Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 14th June 2026 M21CWM does have Tax. Read more

When does M21CWM Tax expire?

The current Tax for M21CWM will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M21CWM MOT expire?

The current MOT for M21CWM will expire in 2 months on Friday 7th August 2026. Read more

When did M21CWM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M21CWM was on Friday 8th August 2025 at 12:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M21CWM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M21CWM we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M21CWM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M21CWM we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M21CWM?

M21CWM is registered as a 2004 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has M21CWM done?

The odometer reading for M21CWM at the last MOT in August 2025 was 130,107 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,196 miles per year. Read more

How old is M21CWM?

The vehicle M21CWM was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th September 2004. Read more

What colour is M21CWM?

The official colour of M21CWM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M21CWM have?

M21CWM has a 3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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