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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T115 VAOMOT history

T115 VAO is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,329 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 VAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T115 VAO was last recorded at 84,329 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,402 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
927 miles
Average per year
1,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,329 miles
  • 2025 – 83,402 miles
  • 2024 – 81,468 miles
  • 2023 – 80,190 miles
  • 2022 – 79,606 miles
  • 2020 – 79,525 miles
  • 2019 – 79,451 miles
  • 2016 – 78,971 miles
  • 2015 – 74,668 miles
  • 2014 – 70,898 miles
  • 2013 – 70,259 miles
  • 2011 – 68,856 miles
  • 2010 – 67,102 miles
  • 2009 – 63,595 miles
  • 2008 – 55,430 miles
  • 2007 – 51,321 miles
  • 2006 – 46,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,329 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,329 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    490348747794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,402 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,402 miles
    Test number
    868261437692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  3. Fail83,361 miles (+1,893)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,361 miles
    Test number
    477788163342
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  4. Pass81,468 miles (+1,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    81,468 miles
    Test number
    212267355605
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf fog light out

  5. Pass80,190 miles (+584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,190 miles
    Test number
    823750275032
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,606 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,606 miles
    Test number
    245138982309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,598 miles (+2)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,598 miles
    Test number
    893459428017
    • 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))

  8. Fail79,596 miles (+71)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    658462033630
    • MajorNearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,525 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,525 miles
    Test number
    905208616665
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  10. Pass79,451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,451 miles
    Test number
    587370513388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,450 miles (+479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    894286512982
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass78,971 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,971 miles
    Test number
    734107350909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,668 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    828965615132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,500 miles (+3,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    156058605150
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass70,898 miles (+639)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    575539514158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass70,259 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    336156513199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,258 miles (+1,402)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    986815113181
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass68,856 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,856 miles
    Test number
    216889771249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,102 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    472494170215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,595 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,595 miles
    Test number
    492951489243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,430 miles (+4,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,430 miles
    Test number
    800360178247
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail51,321 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    390458977204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,321 miles (+5,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    593368477257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass46,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    711461276250
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

  25. Fail46,266 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    734701276223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres slightly worn on edges

Questions about T115 VAO

Does T115 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T115 VAO is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T115 VAO?
The MOT on T115 VAO is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T115 VAO done?
T115 VAO was recorded at 84,329 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 1,930 miles a year.
Has T115 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 VAO has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T115 VAO 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 T115 VAO find?
T115 VAO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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