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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

V1 GWBMOT history

V1 GWB is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

V1 GWB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,221 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 GWB
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
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 GWB was last recorded at 92,221 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,000 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,221 miles
  • 2025 – 91,000 miles
  • 2024 – 90,356 miles
  • 2023 – 89,710 miles
  • 2022 – 89,142 miles
  • 2021 – 88,651 miles
  • 2020 – 88,261 miles
  • 2019 – 87,433 miles
  • 2018 – 84,562 miles
  • 2017 – 77,797 miles
  • 2016 – 65,705 miles
  • 2015 – 59,519 miles
  • 2014 – 56,378 miles
  • 2013 – 54,198 miles
  • 2012 – 50,231 miles
  • 2011 – 46,053 miles
  • 2010 – 41,508 miles
  • 2009 – 38,805 miles
  • 2008 – 36,958 miles
  • 2007 – 33,858 miles
  • 2006 – 30,175 miles
  • 2005 – 24,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,221 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,221 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,221 miles
    Test number
    598964141847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,000 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    171799795876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,356 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    570878149113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,710 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    89,710 miles
    Test number
    791239001693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,142 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    403385701924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,651 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,651 miles
    Test number
    310890968657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,261 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,261 miles
    Test number
    529328558405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,247 miles (+814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    762837691539
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,433 miles (+2,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,433 miles
    Test number
    926578190955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    480170654458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,562 miles (+6,765)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    787715181566
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,797 miles (+12,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    484545727279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass65,705 miles (+6,186)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    65,705 miles
    Test number
    872214294520
    • AdvisoryDiff seal is leaking.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just passes efficiency test. Require adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are greased.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

  14. Pass59,519 miles (+3,141)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,519 miles
    Test number
    715263745228
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff seal

  15. Pass56,378 miles (+2,180)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    177793234289
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,198 miles (+3,967)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    787153033214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHeadlamps may be set for driving abroad

  17. Pass50,231 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,231 miles
    Test number
    405275432248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,221 miles (+4,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,221 miles
    Test number
    937344632287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass46,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    867487731287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail46,053 miles (+4,545)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    397747931433
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass41,508 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    954501650296
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOuter tailbox flange cracked

  22. Fail41,508 miles (+2,703)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    974251550273
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOuter tailbox flange cracked

  23. Pass38,805 miles (+1,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,805 miles
    Test number
    291456349236
    • NoteNearside tailbox flange cracked

  24. Pass36,958 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    722845548212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,858 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    763527727233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    222033436243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,175 miles (+5,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    203693536287
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass24,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,948 miles
    Test number
    551789045291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 GWB

Does V1 GWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 GWB is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 GWB?
The MOT on V1 GWB is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 GWB done?
V1 GWB was recorded at 92,221 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has V1 GWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 GWB has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on V1 GWB 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 GWB find?
V1 GWB passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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