BMW M3 M3KMR has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1996 BMW M3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 91,914 miles 12 months ago on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 08:14.

The current MOT will expire in 4 weeks on Sunday 18th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

M3KMR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202691,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 202591,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202418TH OCTOBER 202591,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 202318TH OCTOBER 202491,792 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  3. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202218TH OCTOBER 202391,682 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202118TH OCTOBER 202291,441 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 202018TH OCTOBER 202191,282 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 202091,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201918TH OCTOBER 202091,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded, Reduced Braking Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201826TH SEPTEMBER 201989,808 MI
FAILED14TH AUGUST 201889,805 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Outer Integral Body Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering Out Rigger & Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Leaking Reservoir & Hose Connection (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage Steering Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shockabsorber Cover Insecure
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Floor Pans Damage Evident
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Axle Leak Evident
PASSED29TH JULY 201714TH AUGUST 201889,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Disc Inner Rotor Faces Reduced Braking Area Evident
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED18TH JULY 201614TH AUGUST 201788,647 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201514TH AUGUST 201687,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Disc Inner Rotor Faces Reduced Braking Area Evident
FAILED3RD AUGUST 201587,884 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Disc Inner Rotor Faces Reduced Braking Area Evident
PASSED24TH JULY 201414TH AUGUST 201586,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
FAILED22ND JULY 201486,734 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED23RD JULY 201314TH AUGUST 201485,307 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 201214TH AUGUST 201382,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Osr Jacking Block Missing
  5. USER ENTERED - Damage Evident Both Sides Rear Floorpan Areas
  6. USER ENTERED - Centre Exhaust Shielding Insecure
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Oil Leaks Evident
PASSED28TH JULY 201114TH AUGUST 201280,289 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Jack Block Missing Osr
PASSED21ST JULY 201014TH AUGUST 201178,497 MI
PASSED20TH JULY 200914TH AUGUST 201075,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Power Steering Reservior
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Rear Axle
  10. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak From Engine
  11. USER ENTERED - Power Steering Pipes Corroded
  12. USER ENTERED - Sound Insulation Catching On Front Prop Joint
  13. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Cover Worn /loose
  14. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Bump Stop Deteriorated
PASSED18TH JULY 200814TH AUGUST 200972,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Jacking Block Missing
  4. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Damaged And Loose
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Engine
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Power Steering Reservoir
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Rear Axle
  8. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Exhaust Bracket Loose
FAILED18TH JULY 200872,304 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge To Zero Mm
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge To Zero Mm (passed Only On Raised Tread Rule)
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Jacking Block Missing
  7. USER ENTERED - Undertrays Damaged And Loose
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Engine
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Power Steering Reservoir
  10. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Rear Axle
  11. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Exhaust Bracket Loose
PASSED28TH JULY 200714TH AUGUST 200868,422 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 200614TH AUGUST 200765,269 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M3KMR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

M3KMR MOT Comments

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M3KMR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 91,914 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,169 miles

M3KMR FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration M3KMR was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 91,914 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,169 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Bmw M3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M3KMR has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 41 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does M3KMR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 M3KMR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M3KMR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 M3KMR does have Tax. Read more

When does M3KMR Tax expire?

The current Tax for M3KMR will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. 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 M3KMR MOT expire?

The current MOT for M3KMR will expire in 4 weeks on Sunday 18th October 2026. Read more

When did M3KMR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M3KMR was on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 08:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M3KMR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M3KMR we can see 20 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 M3KMR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M3KMR we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M3KMR?

M3KMR is registered as a 1996 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has M3KMR done?

The odometer reading for M3KMR at the last MOT in October 2025 was 91,914 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 3,169 miles per year. Read more

How old is M3KMR?

The vehicle M3KMR was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Friday 12th April 1996. Read more

What colour is M3KMR?

The official colour of M3KMR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M3KMR have?

M3KMR has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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