BMW M3 M3XLS has 26 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW M3 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 89,387 miles 1 week ago on Friday 8th May 2026 at 09:57.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

M3XLS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH MAY 202789,387 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH MAY 202689,377 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 20251ST MAY 202686,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Slightly Insecure
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MAY 20241ST MAY 202586,348 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED25TH APRIL 202486,348 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED23RD APRIL 202486,336 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Heavy Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Heavy Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20233RD APRIL 202486,236 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))
FAILED3RD APRIL 202386,236 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD MARCH 202230TH MARCH 202385,835 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED21ST MARCH 202285,835 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202130TH MARCH 202281,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202181,191 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202013TH FEBRUARY 202177,617 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20185TH APRIL 201976,546 MI
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201615TH DECEMBER 201775,947 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201515TH OCTOBER 201674,886 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 201429TH JUNE 201572,510 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 201330TH APRIL 201470,609 MI
PASSED22ND MARCH 201218TH APRIL 201365,674 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 201118TH APRIL 201253,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Fuel Filler Cap Seal Starting To Perish
PASSED30TH MARCH 201018TH APRIL 201145,289 MI
PASSED10TH APRIL 200918TH APRIL 201039,477 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyres Walls Damage Both N/s/off/s Front No Cords Exposed
PASSED16TH APRIL 200818TH APRIL 200935,995 MI
FAILED14TH APRIL 200835,994 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside 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. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED14TH APRIL 200718TH APRIL 200831,715 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 200728,488 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M3XLS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

M3XLS MOT Comments

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M3XLS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 89,387 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,724 miles

M3XLS FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration M3XLS was manufactured on Monday 25th March 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 89,387 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,724 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 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M3XLS has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 57 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does M3XLS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 M3XLS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M3XLS Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 M3XLS does have Tax. Read more

When does M3XLS Tax expire?

The current Tax for M3XLS will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 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 M3XLS MOT expire?

The current MOT for M3XLS will expire in 12 months on Friday 7th May 2027. Read more

When did M3XLS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M3XLS was on Friday 8th May 2026 at 09:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M3XLS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M3XLS we can see 19 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 M3XLS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M3XLS we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M3XLS?

M3XLS is registered as a 2002 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has M3XLS done?

The odometer reading for M3XLS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 89,387 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 3,724 miles per year. Read more

How old is M3XLS?

The vehicle M3XLS was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 25th March 2002. Read more

What colour is M3XLS?

The official colour of M3XLS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does M3XLS have?

M3XLS has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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