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BMW M3

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

V2 TLXMOT history

V2 TLX is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 106,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

V2 TLX red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
106,270 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 TLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 TLX was last recorded at 106,270 miles on 25 May 2022, 1,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,333 miles · 18 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,937 miles
Average per year
7,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,270 miles
  • 2021 – 104,333 miles
  • 2019 – 101,200 miles
  • 2017 – 90,967 miles
  • 2016 – 76,393 miles
  • 2015 – 61,781 miles
  • 2014 – 54,550 miles
  • 2013 – 44,408 miles
  • 2012 – 36,714 miles
  • 2011 – 28,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,270 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,270 miles (+1,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,270 miles
    Test number
    975559373793
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor
  2. Pass104,333 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,333 miles
    Test number
    655385982393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail104,311 miles (+3,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,311 miles
    Test number
    330842729367
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass101,200 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,200 miles
    Test number
    823745846656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,967 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    839942453124
    • 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)
  6. Fail90,931 miles (+14,538)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    471934719001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
  7. Pass76,393 miles (+14,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    751419701944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,781 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,781 miles
    Test number
    665808295144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,550 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,550 miles
    Test number
    619485994173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,408 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    936976493187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,714 miles (+7,969)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,714 miles
    Test number
    968805092193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,745 miles
    Test number
    839983591175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 TLX

Does V2 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 TLX expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 TLX?
The MOT on V2 TLX expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 TLX done?
V2 TLX was recorded at 106,270 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 7,132 miles a year.
Has V2 TLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 TLX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V2 TLX 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 TLX find?
V2 TLX passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor.

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