M3FCE - BMW M3
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 34 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
34
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
16
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 31 January 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,180 mi
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
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 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
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 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
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
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed - 12 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,720 mi
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
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 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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Advisory both front wiper blades splitting
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 07 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,473 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Advisory both front wiper blades splitting
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 14 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,569 mi
Expires: 30 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory TPMS lamp on
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 09 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,442 mi
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
Advisory Notices:
- 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)
Failed - 07 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,817 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- 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)
Passed - 16 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,320 mi
Expires: 30 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 15 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,300 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 28 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,221 mi
Expires: 30 September 2014
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)
Failed - 20 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,956 mi
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
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)
Failed - 13 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,815 mi
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 Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 01 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,871 mi
Expires: 30 September 2011
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)
Failed - 28 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,859 mi
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
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 05 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,314 mi
Expires: 04 October 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 01 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,300 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.