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Aston Martin Vanquish

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,935 cc

438 BMTMOT history

438 BMT is a black petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 9 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 48,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

438 BMT black Aston Martin Vanquish – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
48,386 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
438 BMT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Aston Martin
Model
Vanquish
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,935 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

438 BMT was last recorded at 48,386 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,511 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,875 miles
Average per year
2,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,386 miles
  • 2024 – 42,511 miles
  • 2023 – 38,039 miles
  • 2022 – 33,336 miles
  • 2021 – 23,382 miles
  • 2018 – 16,458 miles
  • 2016 – 15,638 miles
  • 2015 – 11,889 miles
  • 2014 – 8,905 miles
  • 2013 – 8,739 miles
  • 2012 – 8,464 miles
  • 2011 – 7,862 miles
  • 2010 – 7,208 miles
  • 2008 – 6,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,386 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,386 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    48,386 miles
    Test number
    181845498552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass42,511 miles (+4,472)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    42,511 miles
    Test number
    382484980949
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  3. Pass38,039 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,039 miles
    Test number
    932272495322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,336 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    33,336 miles
    Test number
    656490470849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,382 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    23,382 miles
    Test number
    588327271014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass16,658 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    16,658 miles
    Test number
    721242430351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,458 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    647924929051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,638 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    930375765267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,889 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    11,889 miles
    Test number
    189809815229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,905 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    8,905 miles
    Test number
    459485284124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,739 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,739 miles
    Test number
    205573823155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,464 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    8,464 miles
    Test number
    496825742179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,862 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    7,862 miles
    Test number
    246983021151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,208 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,208 miles
    Test number
    953895750029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,204 miles (+698)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,204 miles
    Test number
    143774150477
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  16. Pass6,506 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    6,506 miles
    Test number
    674751888291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail6,500 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,500 miles
    Test number
    430534178221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Questions about 438 BMT

What vehicle is registration 438 BMT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 438 BMT on a black petrol Aston Martin Vanquish first used on 9 Feb 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 438 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 438 BMT is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 438 BMT?
The MOT on 438 BMT is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 438 BMT done?
438 BMT was recorded at 48,386 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,433 miles a year.
Has 438 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 438 BMT has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2010.
Has the mileage on 438 BMT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 438 BMT find?
438 BMT passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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