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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc

M111 VYUMOT history

M111 VYU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

M111 VYU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,723 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M111 VYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M111 VYU was last recorded at 86,723 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 2,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,723 miles · 12 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,000 miles
Average per year
4,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,723 miles
  • 2023 – 84,723 miles
  • 2022 – 81,030 miles
  • 2021 – 79,661 miles
  • 2019 – 65,327 miles
  • 2015 – 59,145 miles
  • 2014 – 55,428 miles
  • 2013 – 51,105 miles
  • 2012 – 44,652 miles
  • 2011 – 34,891 miles
  • 2010 – 26,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,723 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,723 miles (+2,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    246928448881
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass84,723 miles (+3,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    158478959927
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Pass81,030 miles (+1,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,030 miles
    Test number
    363701212571
    • AdvisoryLower some surface rust in places
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have wear inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass79,661 miles (+14,334)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    293864900067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,327 miles (+6,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    766260391778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,145 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    674776538245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,428 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    658158524217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,105 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    427623513443
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has been repaird
  9. Pass51,105 miles (+6,453)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    795353413392
    • NoteOffside rear wheel has been repaird
  10. Pass44,652 miles (+9,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,652 miles
    Test number
    499835112336
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
  11. Pass34,891 miles (+8,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,891 miles
    Test number
    779376861112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass26,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    504511730190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M111 VYU

Does M111 VYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M111 VYU expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M111 VYU?
The MOT on M111 VYU expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M111 VYU done?
M111 VYU was recorded at 86,723 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
Has M111 VYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M111 VYU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on M111 VYU 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 VYU find?
M111 VYU passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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