PDE1 - 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 experience 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 combines motorsport-inspired features with everyday usability, making it a favourite among enthusiasts. Key specifications often include a potent turbocharged engine, precise chassis tuning, and advanced driver assistance systems. Introduced in various models over the years, the M3 continues to embody BMW’s commitment to performance and innovation, maintaining its reputation as a true driver’s car.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This 2003 BMW M3 (registration PDE1) is a black petrol vehicle with a 3,246cc engine. It has a current MOT valid until 18 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 6 November 2024. The vehicle has covered 57,064 miles and is taxed. The MOT advisories include slight corrosion on brake hoses, worn brake discs, reduced damping in rear shock absorbers, and tyre wear near the legal limit. No serious or dangerous issues are noted, and the vehicle's exterior remains in good condition.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,064 mi
Expires: 18 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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 Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 06 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,064 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- 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 Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 06 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 55,570 mi
Expires: 18 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- 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 Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 10 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,669 mi
Expires: 18 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,669 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,010 mi
Expires: 18 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to just above 1.6mm limit and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,540 mi
Expires: 18 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,147 mi
Expires: 18 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed - 19 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,427 mi
Expires: 18 November 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory under trays fitted
Passed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,821 mi
Expires: 17 November 2018
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)
Passed - 16 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,538 mi
Expires: 17 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine covers & under trays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,478 mi
Expires: 17 November 2016
Passed - 13 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,607 mi
Expires: 14 November 2015
Failed - 07 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,596 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 15 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,043 mi
Expires: 14 November 2014
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)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 09 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,515 mi
Expires: 13 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 14 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,789 mi
Expires: 13 November 2012
Failed - 03 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,772 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,963 mi
Expires: 08 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Failed - 05 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,931 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
Passed - 04 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,861 mi
Expires: 03 November 2010
Failed - 04 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,861 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Passed - 30 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,949 mi
Expires: 02 November 2009
Passed - 25 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,247 mi
Expires: 02 November 2008
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 - 03 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,315 mi
Expires: 02 November 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for PDE1?
The MOT expires on 18 November 2025.
What is the tax status of PDE1?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of PDE1?
This is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 3246cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of PDE1?
This vehicle produces 292 g/km of CO2 emissions.