BMW M3
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc
V2 JVSMOT history
V2 JVS is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 235,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 235,680 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V2 JVS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V2 JVS was last recorded at 235,680 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 5,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 230,109 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,571 miles
- Average per year
- 6,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 235,680 miles
- 2025 – 230,109 miles
- 2024 – 220,411 miles
- 2023 – 211,114 miles
- 2022 – 211,092 miles
- 2021 – 206,467 miles
- 2020 – 201,071 miles
- 2019 – 197,569 miles
- 2018 – 186,654 miles
- 2017 – 184,870 miles
- 2016 – 173,024 miles
- 2015 – 162,002 miles
- 2014 – 149,461 miles
- 2013 – 135,114 miles
- 2012 – 133,838 miles
- 2010 – 130,742 miles
- 2009 – 126,230 miles
- 2008 – 125,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass235,680 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass235,680 miles (+5,571)5 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 235,680 miles
- Test number
- 260779715811
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass230,109 miles (+9,698)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 230,109 miles
- Test number
- 760525641400
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass220,411 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 220,411 miles
- Test number
- 505894956092
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail220,387 miles (+9,273)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,387 miles
- Test number
- 447223558853
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass211,114 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 211,114 miles
- Test number
- 368632934835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,100 miles (+8)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,100 miles
- Test number
- 735547460625
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail211,092 miles (+4,625)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,092 miles
- Test number
- 385366554951
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp height sensor bracket not attatched to lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass206,467 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 206,467 miles
- Test number
- 987228819091
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail206,465 miles (+5,394)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,465 miles
- Test number
- 840242410454
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass201,071 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 201,071 miles
- Test number
- 943673528133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,569 miles (+10,915)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 197,569 miles
- Test number
- 957620326631
- MinorObligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,654 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 186,654 miles
- Test number
- 183208801227
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail186,654 miles (+341)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,654 miles
- Test number
- 774720933228
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Fail186,313 miles (+1,443)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,313 miles
- Test number
- 809263519852
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass184,870 miles (+552)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 184,870 miles
- Test number
- 385823759675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)
Fail184,318 miles (+11,294)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,318 miles
- Test number
- 569550339063
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine lamp on
Pass173,024 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 173,024 miles
- Test number
- 943102592652
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack joint has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged
- AdvisoryRear oil leak
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail173,023 miles (+11,021)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,023 miles
- Test number
- 962509830365
- DangerousNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack joint has play
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall has damage
- AdvisoryRear oil leak
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass162,002 miles (+10)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 162,002 miles
- Test number
- 125525135021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust clamps broken
Fail161,992 miles (+12,531)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,992 miles
- Test number
- 927054135093
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust clamps broken
Pass149,461 miles (+14,347)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 149,461 miles
- Test number
- 109862864097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDiff leaking
- NoteFlat tyre light on
- NoteRear exhaust clamps split
Pass135,114 miles (+1,276)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 135,114 miles
- Test number
- 508964163077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,838 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 133,838 miles
- Test number
- 887402772041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,742 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 130,742 miles
- Test number
- 494323650200
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass126,230 miles (+1,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 126,230 miles
- Test number
- 180785949278
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass125,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 125,168 miles
- Test number
- 454165358250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V2 JVS
- Does V2 JVS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 JVS is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V2 JVS?
- The MOT on V2 JVS is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V2 JVS done?
- V2 JVS was recorded at 235,680 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
- Has V2 JVS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V2 JVS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on V2 JVS 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 V2 JVS find?
- V2 JVS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top cover; nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.
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