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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

B5 VSDMOT history

B5 VSD is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

B5 VSD grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,026 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VSD was last recorded at 150,026 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,510 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,516 miles
Average per year
5,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,026 miles
  • 2025 – 148,510 miles
  • 2024 – 147,016 miles
  • 2023 – 145,525 miles
  • 2022 – 143,437 miles
  • 2021 – 140,404 miles
  • 2020 – 137,710 miles
  • 2019 – 130,496 miles
  • 2017 – 123,389 miles
  • 2016 – 116,875 miles
  • 2015 – 108,876 miles
  • 2014 – 100,020 miles
  • 2013 – 92,024 miles
  • 2012 – 84,135 miles
  • 2011 – 76,514 miles
  • 2010 – 65,824 miles
  • 2009 – 56,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,026 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,026 miles (+1,516)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,026 miles
    Test number
    302967408603
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass148,510 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,510 miles
    Test number
    686233621292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,016 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,016 miles
    Test number
    836340372594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass145,525 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,525 miles
    Test number
    293097575362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,437 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,437 miles
    Test number
    973370600351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,404 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    864652264052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass137,710 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,710 miles
    Test number
    680190122504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,496 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    666757084054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,389 miles (+6,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    123,389 miles
    Test number
    918942726297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,875 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    116,875 miles
    Test number
    149690079072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,876 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    160717057262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,020 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,020 miles
    Test number
    486194174273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,024 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    887429383257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,819 miles (+7,684)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,819 miles
    Test number
    186337183231
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass84,135 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    786389372201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail84,057 miles (+7,543)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,057 miles
    Test number
    376175872411
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass76,514 miles (+10,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    988936871205
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  18. Pass65,824 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,824 miles
    Test number
    813607590087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    160464599077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,871 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    204074899018
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about B5 VSD

Does B5 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B5 VSD is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B5 VSD?
The MOT on B5 VSD is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B5 VSD done?
B5 VSD was recorded at 150,026 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,409 miles a year.
Has B5 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VSD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on B5 VSD 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 B5 VSD find?
B5 VSD passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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