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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

T1 VAKMOT history

T1 VAK is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 VAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 VAK was last recorded at 151,398 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,009 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
389 miles
Average per year
5,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,398 miles
  • 2024 – 151,009 miles
  • 2023 – 147,859 miles
  • 2022 – 146,218 miles
  • 2021 – 138,655 miles
  • 2019 – 124,481 miles
  • 2018 – 120,327 miles
  • 2017 – 106,154 miles
  • 2016 – 98,706 miles
  • 2015 – 87,127 miles
  • 2014 – 70,272 miles
  • 2013 – 65,610 miles
  • 2012 – 61,230 miles
  • 2011 – 58,919 miles
  • 2010 – 56,252 miles
  • 2009 – 49,589 miles
  • 2007 – 44,268 miles
  • 2006 – 39,672 miles
  • 2005 – 31,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,398 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,398 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,398 miles
    Test number
    681712069646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,009 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,009 miles
    Test number
    855634634806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,859 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,859 miles
    Test number
    310832582051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,218 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,218 miles
    Test number
    440964062902
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

  5. Fail146,218 miles (+7,563)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,218 miles
    Test number
    637814675304
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside rear and nearside rear (3) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

  6. Pass138,655 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,655 miles
    Test number
    818082291054
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

  7. Fail138,655 miles (+14,174)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,655 miles
    Test number
    720332680764
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

  8. Pass124,481 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    558792120430
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres worn inner edges

  9. Fail124,481 miles (+4,154)1 repaired4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,481 miles
    Test number
    899498381937
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres worn inner edges

  10. Pass120,327 miles (+14,173)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    351533166850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,154 miles (+7,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    187100679218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass98,706 miles (+11,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    286312676252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass87,127 miles (+16,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,127 miles
    Test number
    955890485197
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,272 miles (+4,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    255098294402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass65,610 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,610 miles
    Test number
    649711203294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,080 miles (+2,850)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    186736683495
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box not fully support

  17. Pass61,230 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    305368302145
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal in poor condition

  18. Fail61,229 miles (+2,310)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,229 miles
    Test number
    485868202157
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal in poor condition

  19. Pass58,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    996937011177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,919 miles (+2,667)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,919 miles
    Test number
    188803611114
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres becoming low on inner tread
    • NoteCondensation in offside front lense and side repeater
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside front sensor operating rod broken

  21. Pass56,252 miles (+6,663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    423772800128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,589 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    731886609174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,549 miles (+5,281)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    550375609105
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light is on, stonechip in screen, slight damage to off side front tyre sidewall, near side front tyre damaged inner sidewall, near side rear brake disc is corroded inner edge, damp around rear diff

  24. Pass44,268 miles (+4,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,268 miles
    Test number
    343930927334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass39,672 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,672 miles
    Test number
    483940856463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    31,732 miles
    Test number
    924441145383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 VAK

Does T1 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 VAK is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 VAK?
The MOT on T1 VAK is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 VAK done?
T1 VAK was recorded at 151,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,761 miles a year.
Has T1 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 VAK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T1 VAK 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 T1 VAK find?
T1 VAK passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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