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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

V18 BMMMOT history

V18 BMM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 93,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

V18 BMM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,044 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 BMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 BMM was last recorded at 93,044 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,686 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
4,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,044 miles
  • 2024 – 90,686 miles
  • 2023 – 88,230 miles
  • 2022 – 85,371 miles
  • 2021 – 80,225 miles
  • 2019 – 78,029 miles
  • 2018 – 75,156 miles
  • 2017 – 71,003 miles
  • 2016 – 63,761 miles
  • 2015 – 60,608 miles
  • 2014 – 56,718 miles
  • 2013 – 51,134 miles
  • 2012 – 43,517 miles
  • 2011 – 33,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,044 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,044 miles (+2,358)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,044 miles
    Test number
    943746456215
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass90,686 miles (+2,456)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    90,686 miles
    Test number
    756500601565
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,230 miles (+2,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    336394137092
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryCrack to windscreen
  4. Pass85,371 miles (+5,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    759990577796
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • 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))
  5. Pass80,225 miles (+2,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,225 miles
    Test number
    651046407827
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
  6. Pass78,029 miles (+2,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,029 miles
    Test number
    941302597002
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • 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))
  7. Pass75,156 miles (+4,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,156 miles
    Test number
    873864214184
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  8. Pass71,003 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    825717649508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,761 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    181120843181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,608 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    277939928965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,718 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    859811384203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,134 miles (+7,617)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,134 miles
    Test number
    137837973219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,517 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    788665982225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail43,425 miles (+10,314)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,425 miles
    Test number
    837577472200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,111 miles
    Test number
    928302271271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 BMM

Does V18 BMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 BMM is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 BMM?
The MOT on V18 BMM is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 BMM done?
V18 BMM was recorded at 93,044 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
Has V18 BMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 BMM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on V18 BMM 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 V18 BMM find?
V18 BMM passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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