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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

V5 EMBMOT history

V5 EMB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

V5 EMB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,575 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 EMB was last recorded at 101,575 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,077 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,498 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,575 miles
  • 2024 – 98,077 miles
  • 2023 – 95,253 miles
  • 2022 – 92,028 miles
  • 2021 – 89,978 miles
  • 2020 – 87,099 miles
  • 2019 – 81,680 miles
  • 2018 – 71,185 miles
  • 2017 – 59,738 miles
  • 2016 – 49,404 miles
  • 2015 – 38,662 miles
  • 2014 – 29,959 miles
  • 2013 – 25,741 miles
  • 2012 – 22,853 miles
  • 2011 – 18,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,575 miles
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,575 miles (+3,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    766092251556
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

  2. Pass98,077 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    568020294284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,253 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,253 miles
    Test number
    389298745472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,028 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,028 miles
    Test number
    359643443261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,978 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    475105732071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,099 miles (+5,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,099 miles
    Test number
    434024833472
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass81,680 miles (+10,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,680 miles
    Test number
    790791229297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES PLUS HAS A CUT ON INNER WALL

  8. Pass71,185 miles (+11,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    712786294345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,738 miles (+10,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    882577911899
    • AdvisoryFRONT PADS WEARING LOW

  10. Pass49,404 miles (+10,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    864669014914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn inner edges

  11. Pass38,662 miles (+8,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,662 miles
    Test number
    385582665129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

  12. Pass29,959 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,959 miles
    Test number
    229978174126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,741 miles (+2,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,741 miles
    Test number
    876535333270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass22,853 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,853 miles
    Test number
    927083732281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    646882171276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 EMB

Does V5 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 EMB is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 EMB?
The MOT on V5 EMB is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 EMB done?
V5 EMB was recorded at 101,575 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has V5 EMB ever failed its MOT?
No. V5 EMB has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V5 EMB 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 V5 EMB find?
V5 EMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear tyres slightly wearing low on inner edge.

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