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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

M111 VVKMOT history

M111 VVK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

M111 VVK blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,420 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M111 VVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M111 VVK was last recorded at 91,420 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,323 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
5,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,420 miles
  • 2024 – 80,537 miles
  • 2023 – 79,900 miles
  • 2022 – 69,246 miles
  • 2021 – 64,001 miles
  • 2020 – 63,334 miles
  • 2019 – 58,655 miles
  • 2018 – 53,094 miles
  • 2017 – 47,627 miles
  • 2016 – 42,825 miles
  • 2015 – 37,174 miles
  • 2014 – 30,625 miles
  • 2013 – 27,833 miles
  • 2012 – 21,531 miles
  • 2010 – 13,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,420 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,420 miles (+97)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    114870033421
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail91,323 miles (+10,786)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    274726758459
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,537 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,537 miles
    Test number
    427711307064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,442 miles (+542)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,442 miles
    Test number
    963000530895
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail79,900 miles (+10,654)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    434786605629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass69,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    590208032274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail69,239 miles (+5,238)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,239 miles
    Test number
    483470618205
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    391070587932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,001 miles (+667)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,001 miles
    Test number
    889314255911
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass63,334 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,334 miles
    Test number
    717392084250
    • MinorRear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail63,319 miles (+4,664)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,319 miles
    Test number
    227381574256
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorRear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    563117876686
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  13. Fail58,655 miles (+5,561)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    419681976250
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

  14. Pass53,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    918788471863
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,094 miles (+5,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    848949516778
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,627 miles (+4,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    136829897832
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc's slight lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,825 miles (+5,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    274104207597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass37,174 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    189074235414
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,625 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    346601954088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,833 miles (+6,302)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,833 miles
    Test number
    158841853485
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 3mm,cracking and had a puncture repair done on a runflat tyre

  21. Fail21,531 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    178208842008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteWiperblades slight smear

  22. Pass21,531 miles (+8,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    328398242041
    • NoteWiperblades slight smear

  23. Pass13,296 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,296 miles
    Test number
    861930570207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,579 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    12,579 miles
    Test number
    532898930119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,542 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,542 miles
    Test number
    661054930109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about M111 VVK

Does M111 VVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M111 VVK expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M111 VVK?
The MOT on M111 VVK expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M111 VVK done?
M111 VVK was recorded at 91,420 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 5,126 miles a year.
Has M111 VVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M111 VVK has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on M111 VVK 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 VVK find?
M111 VVK passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; exhaust noisy.

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