M3FCE - BMW M3

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Vehicle Overview

Make

BMW

Model

Colour

Blue

Year

2002

First Registered

March 2002

First Used

04 March 2002

Technical Details

Engine Capacity

3246 cc

Engine Size

3246 cc

Fuel Type

Petrol

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Weight

Not available

Environmental Impact

CO2 Emissions

287 g/km

Euro Status

Not available

Real Driving Emissions

Not available

Status & Compliance

Tax Status

SORN

Tax Due Date

Not available

Type Approval

Last V5C

19/10/2011

Data provided by DVLA

BMW M3 guide

MOT History

Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests

Understanding MOT Defect Categories

Dangerous Direct and immediate risk to road safety or the environment. Vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

Major May affect safety, environment, or other road users. Repair immediately.

Minor No significant effect on safety but should be repaired as soon as possible.

Advisory Could become more serious in the future. Monitor and repair if necessary.

Total Tests

Passed Tests

Failed Tests

Latest Test

Failed

Failed - 31 January 2024

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 142,180 mi

Major: 3 Advisories: 11

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory TPMS malfunction

Passed - 28 November 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 140,724 mi

Expires: 27 November 2023

Advisories: 7

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory rear differential slight oil leak
Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Failed - 05 October 2022

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 140,648 mi

Major: 7 Minors: 1 Advisories: 9

Major Defects:

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Major Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Rear oil leak
Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passed - 11 October 2021

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,122 mi

Expires: 10 October 2022

Minors: 1 Advisories: 6

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Failed - 06 October 2021 Dangerous Defects

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 136,122 mi

Dangerous: 1 Major: 2 Minors: 1 Advisories: 6

Dangerous Defects:

Dangerous Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passed - 25 September 2020

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 133,862 mi

Expires: 07 October 2021

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diffrential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside floor holed but outwith prescribed area

Passed - 08 October 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 128,928 mi

Expires: 07 October 2020

Minors: 2 Advisories: 3

Failed - 12 September 2019

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 128,720 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Minor Defects:

Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory EML on
Advisory TPMS lamp on
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passed - 05 September 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 124,756 mi

Expires: 30 September 2019

Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Failed - 04 September 2018

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 124,755 mi

Major: 1 Minors: 1 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Minor Defects:

Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed - 07 September 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,473 mi

Expires: 30 September 2018

Advisories: 4

Failed - 07 September 2017

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 117,473 mi

Advisories: 4

Passed - 14 September 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 111,569 mi

Expires: 30 September 2017

Advisories: 3

Failed - 09 September 2016

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 111,442 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 7

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory TPMS lamp on
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Passed - 17 September 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,947 mi

Expires: 30 September 2016

Advisories: 2

Failed - 07 September 2015

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 105,817 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 16 September 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 99,320 mi

Expires: 30 September 2015

Advisories: 2

Failed - 15 September 2014

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 99,300 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 2

Passed - 28 September 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 95,221 mi

Expires: 30 September 2014

Advisories: 3

Failed - 20 September 2013

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 94,956 mi

Major: 5 Advisories: 4

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Major Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Major Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Major Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Passed - 19 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 87,007 mi

Expires: 30 September 2013

Advisories: 5

Failed - 13 September 2012

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 86,815 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 5

Major Defects:

Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Advisory Notices:

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passed - 17 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,086 mi

Expires: 30 September 2012

Failed - 17 September 2011

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 80,086 mi

Major: 2

Passed - 01 October 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 74,871 mi

Expires: 30 September 2011

Advisories: 3

Failed - 28 September 2010

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 74,859 mi

Major: 4 Advisories: 3

Major Defects:

Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Major Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Major Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Major Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advisory Notices:

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 Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Passed - 03 October 2008

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 60,140 mi

Expires: 04 October 2009

Advisories: 1

Passed - 05 October 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 55,314 mi

Expires: 04 October 2008

Advisories: 3

Failed - 01 October 2007

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 55,300 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 3

Passed - 09 September 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 42,930 mi

Expires: 08 September 2007

Passed - 22 March 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 40,809 mi

Expires: 21 March 2007

Failed - 15 March 2006

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 40,807 mi

Major: 2 Advisories: 2

Passed - 23 June 2005

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,576 mi

Expires: 22 June 2006

Failed - 22 June 2005

MOT Test at Unknown

Mileage: 34,571 mi

Major: 1 Advisories: 3

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the MOT due for M3FCE?

The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.

What is the tax status of M3FCE?

The tax status is SORN.

What are the specifications of M3FCE?

This is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 3246cc engine.

What is the environmental impact of M3FCE?

This vehicle produces 287 g/km of CO2 emissions.