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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

V1 JHCMOT history

V1 JHC is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

V1 JHC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
122,616 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 JHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 JHC was last recorded at 122,616 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2009: 70,007 miles, lower than 70,579 miles on 9 Jan 2009.
  • 12 Jan 2012: 85,068 miles, lower than 92,832 miles on 8 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,354 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
262 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,616 miles
  • 2023 – 122,354 miles
  • 2022 – 121,717 miles
  • 2021 – 121,459 miles
  • 2020 – 121,182 miles
  • 2019 – 121,068 miles
  • 2018 – 120,901 miles
  • 2017 – 120,590 miles
  • 2016 – 118,607 miles
  • 2015 – 118,247 miles
  • 2014 – 112,801 miles
  • 2013 – 101,322 miles
  • 2012 – 85,068 miles
  • 2011 – 92,832 miles
  • 2009 – 70,007 miles
  • 2008 – 70,280 miles
  • 2007 – 60,628 miles
  • 2006 – 50,590 miles
  • 2005 – 37,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,616 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,616 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,616 miles
    Test number
    158691505868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,354 miles (+637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,354 miles
    Test number
    220730529057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,717 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,717 miles
    Test number
    549204644297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,459 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,459 miles
    Test number
    850534340831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass121,182 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,182 miles
    Test number
    919385359693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,068 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,068 miles
    Test number
    334342884777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    424027034529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,901 miles (+311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,901 miles
    Test number
    208448163497
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass120,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    628730099127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail120,590 miles (+1,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,590 miles
    Test number
    691318887032
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass118,607 miles (+360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,607 miles
    Test number
    446954144458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre rim protector damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre rim protector damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing uneaven
    • AdvisoryTyre run flat indicato on

  12. Pass118,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    973732415078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,247 miles (+1,501)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    967618202218
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass116,746 miles (+240)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    715171145178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail116,506 miles (+3,705)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    259654635490
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass112,801 miles (+11,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    417152244167
    • NoteO/s/f & o/s/r tyre rim protectors slightly damaged

  17. Pass101,322 miles (+16,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    207063303080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,068 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    497382012033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  19. Fail85,068 miles (-7,764)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,068 miles
    Test number
    709842612089
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  20. Pass92,832 miles (+22,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    118248701028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass70,007 miles (-572)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    714810259362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,579 miles (+299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    930389209025
    • 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)

  23. Fail70,280 miles (+9,652)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,280 miles
    Test number
    570079258304
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  24. Pass60,628 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    231024637358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,618 miles (+10,028)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,618 miles
    Test number
    882763337342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass50,590 miles (+13,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    650133636346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,332 miles
    Test number
    464785735360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 JHC

Does V1 JHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 JHC expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 JHC?
The MOT on V1 JHC expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 JHC done?
V1 JHC was recorded at 122,616 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has V1 JHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 JHC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V1 JHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 JHC find?
V1 JHC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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