BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc
T3 VBMMOT history
T3 VBM is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 114,436 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 VBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 VBM was last recorded at 114,436 miles on 20 May 2026, 200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,236 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 200 miles
- Average per year
- 5,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,436 miles
- 2025 – 114,236 miles
- 2024 – 106,332 miles
- 2023 – 100,951 miles
- 2022 – 96,038 miles
- 2021 – 91,419 miles
- 2020 – 88,826 miles
- 2019 – 84,401 miles
- 2018 – 80,876 miles
- 2017 – 75,665 miles
- 2016 – 69,212 miles
- 2015 – 62,620 miles
- 2014 – 55,839 miles
- 2013 – 51,520 miles
- 2012 – 37,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,436 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,436 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 114,436 miles
- Test number
- 375268010855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,236 miles (+7,904)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 114,236 miles
- Test number
- 119403594220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,332 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 106,332 miles
- Test number
- 302689720641
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail106,332 miles (+5,381)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,332 miles
- Test number
- 822532545792
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass100,951 miles (+4,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 100,951 miles
- Test number
- 460940068920
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,038 miles (+4,619)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 96,038 miles
- Test number
- 428733729098
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,419 miles (+2,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 91,419 miles
- Test number
- 260060132811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass88,826 miles (+4,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 88,826 miles
- Test number
- 916351100699
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear prop shaft seal on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,401 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,401 miles
- Test number
- 319010902898
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,401 miles (+3,525)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,401 miles
- Test number
- 997570535394
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,876 miles (+5,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 80,876 miles
- Test number
- 484458137884
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,665 miles
- Test number
- 330971550847
- 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)
Fail75,665 miles (+6,453)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,665 miles
- Test number
- 216507033247
- Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- 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)
Pass69,212 miles (+6,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 422421556713
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 669155105118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,620 miles (+6,781)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 786635305182
- Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Pass55,839 miles (+4,319)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,839 miles
- Test number
- 519391604112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,520 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,520 miles
- Test number
- 296882633210
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail51,520 miles (+14,043)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,520 miles
- Test number
- 958862833262
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 37,477 miles
- Test number
- 137464132292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 VBM
- Does T3 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 VBM is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 VBM?
- The MOT on T3 VBM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 VBM done?
- T3 VBM was recorded at 114,436 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
- Has T3 VBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 VBM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 VBM 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 T3 VBM find?
- T3 VBM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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