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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,990 cc

V2 RYMMOT history

V2 RYM is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 80,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V2 RYM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,474 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 RYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 RYM was last recorded at 80,474 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 2,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,690 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,784 miles
Average per year
4,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,474 miles
  • 2025 – 77,690 miles
  • 2024 – 74,994 miles
  • 2023 – 71,024 miles
  • 2022 – 61,934 miles
  • 2021 – 61,791 miles
  • 2020 – 56,220 miles
  • 2019 – 53,147 miles
  • 2018 – 51,577 miles
  • 2017 – 44,025 miles
  • 2015 – 36,859 miles
  • 2014 – 32,411 miles
  • 2013 – 25,864 miles
  • 2012 – 20,729 miles
  • 2011 – 15,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,474 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,474 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,474 miles
    Test number
    823737947352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,690 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,690 miles
    Test number
    581904880027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,994 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    281615905140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,024 miles (+14)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,024 miles
    Test number
    317641281203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner alloy weld repair, structure is sound.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail71,010 miles (+9,076)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,010 miles
    Test number
    984222185883
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner alloy weld repair, structure is sound.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    61,934 miles
    Test number
    831031819419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail61,934 miles (+143)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,934 miles
    Test number
    640759706624
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
  8. Pass61,791 miles (+1,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    177278932161
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear sensor detached
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit
  9. Pass60,681 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    841747959422
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pad wear sensor detached
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,220 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    776712710705
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail56,206 miles (+3,059)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,206 miles
    Test number
    538293279282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass53,147 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,147 miles
    Test number
    498444467282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,577 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    662092576324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,025 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,025 miles
    Test number
    988144748179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,859 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    278757243942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,411 miles (+6,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    616863144386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,864 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    25,864 miles
    Test number
    875907933366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,729 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    777001842367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass15,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,511 miles
    Test number
    139584211336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 RYM

Does V2 RYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 RYM is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 RYM?
The MOT on V2 RYM is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 RYM done?
V2 RYM was recorded at 80,474 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,520 miles a year.
Has V2 RYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 RYM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V2 RYM 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 RYM find?
V2 RYM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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