BMW M3 M3LJY has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW M3 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 154,123 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 10:29.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Thursday 6th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

M3LJY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH AUGUST 2026154,123 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202412TH SEPTEMBER 2025132,311 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20231ST SEPTEMBER 2024113,565 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20221ST SEPTEMBER 2023111,209 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20214TH AUGUST 2022110,803 MI
PASSED5TH JUNE 20204TH JUNE 2021109,350 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20197TH JULY 2020107,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Rear Suspension
PASSED28TH JUNE 20181ST JULY 2019104,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST JULY 20171ST JULY 2018102,807 MI
FAILED1ST JULY 2017102,807 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED2ND JULY 20161ST JULY 2017100,298 MI
FAILED30TH JUNE 2016100,277 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH JUNE 201516TH JUNE 201697,966 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Clamps Corroded
PASSED23RD MAY 201428TH MAY 201592,322 MI
FAILED19TH MAY 201492,320 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (4.1.d.4)
PASSED29TH MAY 201328TH MAY 201486,136 MI
FAILED29TH MAY 201386,136 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  3. FAIL - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
PASSED29TH MAY 201228TH MAY 201378,096 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201277,709 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20101ST DECEMBER 201169,562 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Slightly Rusty & Pitted
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 201069,562 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Slightly Rusty & Pitted
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 200925TH NOVEMBER 201055,619 MI
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 200955,619 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20084TH OCTOBER 200944,276 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20074TH OCTOBER 200832,800 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200610TH SEPTEMBER 200717,356 MI
FAILED11TH SEPTEMBER 200617,356 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M3LJY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

M3LJY MOT Comments

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M3LJY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 154,123 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,006 miles

M3LJY FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration M3LJY was manufactured on Tuesday 2nd September 2003 so it is currently 23 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 154,123 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,006 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw M3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M3LJY has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 11 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does M3LJY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 M3LJY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M3LJY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 M3LJY does have Tax. Read more

When does M3LJY Tax expire?

The current Tax for M3LJY will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 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 M3LJY MOT expire?

The current MOT for M3LJY will expire in 4 months on Thursday 6th August 2026. Read more

When did M3LJY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M3LJY was on Thursday 7th August 2025 at 10:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M3LJY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M3LJY 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 M3LJY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for M3LJY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M3LJY?

M3LJY is registered as a 2003 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has M3LJY done?

The odometer reading for M3LJY at the last MOT in August 2025 was 154,123 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 7,006 miles per year. Read more

How old is M3LJY?

The vehicle M3LJY was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 2nd September 2003. Read more

What colour is M3LJY?

The official colour of M3LJY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M3LJY have?

M3LJY has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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