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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

V1 POCMOT history

V1 POC is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 88,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

V1 POC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
88,690 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 POC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V1 POC was last recorded at 88,690 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,563 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,127 miles
Average per year
6,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,690 miles
  • 2024 – 85,563 miles
  • 2023 – 73,297 miles
  • 2022 – 57,852 miles
  • 2021 – 46,072 miles
  • 2020 – 39,894 miles
  • 2019 – 33,115 miles
  • 2018 – 31,188 miles
  • 2017 – 27,050 miles
  • 2016 – 24,565 miles
  • 2015 – 19,424 miles
  • 2014 – 15,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,690 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coating (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrims and covers

What MOT failures 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.

  • Trims and covers fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,690 miles (+3,127)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,690 miles
    Test number
    448776924739
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers

  2. Pass85,563 miles (+12,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    351353672872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  3. Pass73,297 miles (+439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    236773133759
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  4. Fail72,858 miles (+15,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    884280685308
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rods end bushes / both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  5. Pass57,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    182738441017
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  6. Fail57,852 miles (+11,780)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    870918771776
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  7. Pass46,072 miles (+6,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    497392425186
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted

  8. Pass39,894 miles (+6,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    433722430574
    • AdvisoryTrims and covers fitted to vehicle

  9. Pass33,115 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,115 miles
    Test number
    312582805934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,188 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,188 miles
    Test number
    287019501670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,050 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,050 miles
    Test number
    932996579960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,565 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    24,565 miles
    Test number
    547593679115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,424 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,424 miles
    Test number
    814150275494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,042 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,042 miles
    Test number
    278134864331
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

Questions about V1 POC

Does V1 POC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 POC expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 POC?
The MOT on V1 POC expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 POC done?
V1 POC was recorded at 88,690 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,338 miles a year.
Has V1 POC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 POC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 POC 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 POC find?
V1 POC failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 7 more.

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