601HOT - BMW M3
MOT: ValidGB
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The BMW M3, officially known as the BMW M3, is a high-performance variant of the BMW 3 Series, renowned for its dynamic driving capabilities and engineering excellence. Since its inception in 1985, the M3 has established itself as a benchmark in the sports saloon segment, with each generation showcasing advancements in power, handling, and technology. Manufactured by BMW's M division, the M3 is celebrated for its turbocharged engines, precise chassis, and driver-focused features. Key specifications often include a potent inline-six or turbocharged four-cylinder engine, rapid acceleration, and advanced suspension systems, making it a favourite among enthusiasts seeking a blend of everyday usability and track-ready performance.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests
This 1998 BMW M3, registration 601HOT, is registered in September 1998. It features a purple exterior and a 3,201cc petrol engine. The vehicle has a current MOT valid until 29 October 2024, with the latest test conducted on 29 October 2024 and valid until 28 October 2025. It has recorded a mileage of 94,605 miles and is currently taxed. The MOT included advisories for slight seepage from the front power steering pipe/hose and noted that the vehicle is coated underneath. No CO2 emissions data is available. The vehicle appears mechanically sound based on the MOT advisories.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
34
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
15
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,605 mi
Expires: 28 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Vehicle coated underneath
Failed - 05 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,601 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Vehicle coated underneath
Passed - 08 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,967 mi
Expires: 07 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Auto gearbox may have an intermittent fault
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Underside heavily coated limiting inspection
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 15 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,967 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Auto gearbox may have intermittent fault
- Advisory Underside heavily coated limiting inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 02 September 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,477 mi
Expires: 01 September 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 18 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,475 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle heavily coated underneath limiting inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 19 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,242 mi
Expires: 20 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Underside coated restricting inspection
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Headlamp beam poor
Passed - 21 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,103 mi
Expires: 20 August 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection
- Advisory Oil leak
Failed - 13 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,103 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms for springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle coated underneath restricting some inspection
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 13 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,074 mi
Expires: 12 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe unto union (2.1.5 (a))
Failed - 16 July 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,074 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Emissions not tested Due to waterleak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union onto pump (2.1.5 (a))
- Advisory Heatshield loose
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Coolant leak requires investigation
Passed - 20 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,784 mi
Expires: 19 July 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory both fuel tank straps corroded
Failed - 20 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,784 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory both fuel tank straps corroded
Passed - 11 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,024 mi
Expires: 19 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory Oil leak
- Advisory Oil leak power steering
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory both fuel tank straps corroded
Passed - 07 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,342 mi
Expires: 19 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
Failed - 28 June 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,337 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Major Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area beside jacking point (6.1.B.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Advisory under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,343 mi
Expires: 19 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 11 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,440 mi
Expires: 19 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 10 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,440 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 01 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,263 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Passed - 04 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,861 mi
Expires: 19 July 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 02 July 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,860 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Major Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,510 mi
Expires: 19 July 2013
Passed - 20 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,968 mi
Expires: 19 July 2012
Failed - 19 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,968 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 13 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,359 mi
Expires: 20 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 11 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,359 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Major Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 21 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,606 mi
Expires: 20 August 2010
Failed - 12 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,553 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Advisory Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Advisory Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Advisory Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed - 07 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,606 mi
Expires: 16 August 2009
Failed - 07 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,606 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Failed - 13 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,636 mi
Passed - 13 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,636 mi
Expires: 16 August 2008
Passed - 17 August 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,054 mi
Expires: 16 August 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for 601HOT?
The MOT expires on 28 October 2025.
What is the tax status of 601HOT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of 601HOT?
This is a 1998 BMW M3 in Purple. It runs on Petrol with a 3201cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of 601HOT?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.