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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

V1 GMJMOT history

V1 GMJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V1 GMJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,330 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 GMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 GMJ was last recorded at 166,330 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,316 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
9,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,330 miles
  • 2024 – 159,701 miles
  • 2023 – 155,130 miles
  • 2022 – 151,373 miles
  • 2021 – 146,560 miles
  • 2020 – 142,318 miles
  • 2019 – 133,358 miles
  • 2018 – 119,954 miles
  • 2017 – 106,624 miles
  • 2016 – 92,225 miles
  • 2015 – 78,480 miles
  • 2014 – 64,934 miles
  • 2013 – 57,436 miles
  • 2012 – 46,620 miles
  • 2011 – 37,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,330 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,330 miles
    Test number
    966662992445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail166,316 miles (+6,615)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,316 miles
    Test number
    429302424684
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim as marked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass159,701 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,701 miles
    Test number
    582449402648
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass155,130 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,130 miles
    Test number
    315457836237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail155,130 miles (+3,757)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,130 miles
    Test number
    321721805041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass151,373 miles (+4,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,373 miles
    Test number
    373989232482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (almost bald) (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass146,560 miles (+4,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,560 miles
    Test number
    442097062194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass142,318 miles (+8,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,318 miles
    Test number
    973798223480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass133,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    380262257229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail133,358 miles (+13,404)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    735735355616
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass119,954 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,954 miles
    Test number
    314433427236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail119,788 miles (+13,164)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    185775102444
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass106,624 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    308454889795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
  14. Fail106,528 miles (+14,303)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,528 miles
    Test number
    745519042056
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
  15. Pass92,225 miles (+96)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,225 miles
    Test number
    278632423942
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre steeped and worn inner edge recommend replacement
  16. Fail92,129 miles (+13,649)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    401199586506
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre steeped and worn inner edge recommend replacement
  17. Pass78,480 miles (+13,546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    383901120274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,934 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    835878764242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    878173963288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,436 miles (+10,816)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,436 miles
    Test number
    479703563226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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)
  21. Pass46,620 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    216495852213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,279 miles (+11,876)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,279 miles
    Test number
    127027071283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,403 miles
    Test number
    548775101040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V1 GMJ

Does V1 GMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 GMJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 GMJ?
The MOT on V1 GMJ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 GMJ done?
V1 GMJ was recorded at 166,330 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,026 miles a year.
Has V1 GMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 GMJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 GMJ 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 V1 GMJ find?
V1 GMJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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