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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

M111 VRTMOT history

M111 VRT is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

M111 VRT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
154,107 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M111 VRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M111 VRT was last recorded at 154,107 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,270 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,837 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,107 miles
  • 2025 – 151,270 miles
  • 2024 – 145,510 miles
  • 2023 – 139,728 miles
  • 2022 – 137,141 miles
  • 2021 – 132,591 miles
  • 2020 – 127,576 miles
  • 2019 – 124,261 miles
  • 2018 – 118,922 miles
  • 2017 – 112,643 miles
  • 2016 – 106,958 miles
  • 2015 – 100,440 miles
  • 2014 – 94,398 miles
  • 2013 – 89,436 miles
  • 2012 – 83,717 miles
  • 2011 – 77,514 miles
  • 2010 – 69,605 miles
  • 2009 – 63,176 miles
  • 2008 – 57,431 miles
  • 2007 – 48,449 miles
  • 2006 – 39,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,107 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,107 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    154,107 miles
    Test number
    930621244759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,270 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,270 miles
    Test number
    487995716297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass145,510 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    145,510 miles
    Test number
    410523378452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass139,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    139,728 miles
    Test number
    188248945502
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail139,728 miles (+2,587)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,728 miles
    Test number
    794685397686
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass137,141 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    405239986691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,591 miles (+5,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,591 miles
    Test number
    746799572596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass127,576 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    756653063830
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,576 miles (+3,315)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,576 miles
    Test number
    655039826442
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass124,261 miles (+5,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    124,261 miles
    Test number
    190711790227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,922 miles
    Test number
    130338058962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,921 miles (+6,278)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,921 miles
    Test number
    700276270261
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass112,643 miles (+5,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,643 miles
    Test number
    576480491567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass106,958 miles (+6,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    134503850472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,440 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    518323535173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,398 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    245757244413
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail94,395 miles (+4,959)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,395 miles
    Test number
    247997434182
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,436 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,436 miles
    Test number
    586148333160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,717 miles (+6,203)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    256737542119
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteWear o/s/f roll bar link

  20. Pass77,514 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    487541631180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDiff starting to leak oil
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteTapley brake test lsd fitted

  21. Fail77,514 miles (+7,909)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    689591131102
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDiff starting to leak oil
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteTapley brake test lsd fitted

  22. Pass69,605 miles (+6,429)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,605 miles
    Test number
    854404320130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts/split to inner side wall

  23. Pass63,176 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,176 miles
    Test number
    964036509224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,431 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    512172588120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,449 miles (+8,553)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,449 miles
    Test number
    562420357196
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass39,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    824778376183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M111 VRT

Does M111 VRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M111 VRT is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M111 VRT?
The MOT on M111 VRT is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M111 VRT done?
M111 VRT was recorded at 154,107 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has M111 VRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M111 VRT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on M111 VRT 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 M111 VRT find?
M111 VRT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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