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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

T18 MVVMOT history

T18 MVV is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jun 2026
Mileage
122,814 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 MVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 MVV was last recorded at 122,814 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,739 miles · 2 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
4,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,814 miles
  • 2018 – 122,739 miles
  • 2016 – 121,265 miles
  • 2015 – 119,095 miles
  • 2014 – 110,328 miles
  • 2013 – 102,076 miles
  • 2011 – 94,094 miles
  • 2010 – 81,850 miles
  • 2009 – 69,391 miles
  • 2008 – 69,385 miles
  • 2007 – 59,331 miles
  • 2006 – 43,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriated
  • AdvisoryRear suspension coroded in general

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,814 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    397219176481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coroded in general

  2. Fail122,814 miles (+75)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    892409884929
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coroded in general

  3. Pass122,739 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,739 miles
    Test number
    699168635111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  4. Pass121,265 miles (+2,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,265 miles
    Test number
    640058478558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass119,095 miles (+8,767)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,095 miles
    Test number
    286052435469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  6. Pass110,328 miles (+8,252)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    675313694082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,076 miles (+7,982)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    829918103050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAuxillary belt cracked
    • NoteEngine oil sump bung weeping

  8. Pass94,094 miles (+12,244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,094 miles
    Test number
    856334761384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,850 miles (+93)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    460121490102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMil light on

  10. Fail81,757 miles (+12,366)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,757 miles
    Test number
    783719770188
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMil light on

  11. Pass69,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    101322329090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail69,391 miles (+6)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,391 miles
    Test number
    311372129043
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteA roller brake test could not be carried out but i suspect there would be little effert on the offside rear handbrake.

  13. Fail69,385 miles (+10,054)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    420767548317
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs badley liped and worn thin

  14. Fail59,331 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    152533257159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  15. Pass59,331 miles (+16,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,331 miles
    Test number
    802423357150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,165 miles (+17)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,165 miles
    Test number
    730606166010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S front tyre @ 3mm - Worn on outer edge

  17. Fail43,148 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,148 miles
    Test number
    161675666411
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Questions about T18 MVV

Does T18 MVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 MVV expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 MVV?
The MOT on T18 MVV expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 MVV done?
T18 MVV was recorded at 122,814 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 4,135 miles a year.
Has T18 MVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 MVV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 MVV 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 T18 MVV find?
T18 MVV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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