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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

V5 KWRMOT history

V5 KWR is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

V5 KWR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
72,715 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KWR
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
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KWR was last recorded at 72,715 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,189 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,715 miles
  • 2025 – 72,189 miles
  • 2024 – 71,034 miles
  • 2023 – 70,463 miles
  • 2022 – 69,401 miles
  • 2021 – 67,140 miles
  • 2020 – 65,821 miles
  • 2019 – 64,216 miles
  • 2018 – 62,702 miles
  • 2017 – 49,085 miles
  • 2016 – 37,313 miles
  • 2015 – 24,422 miles
  • 2014 – 17,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,715 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,715 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    796198895161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,189 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,189 miles
    Test number
    378564101805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,034 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,034 miles
    Test number
    714393323182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,463 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    395964822475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,401 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    129159476316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass67,140 miles (+1,319)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    737310247213
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass65,821 miles (+1,605)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    578591280436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass64,216 miles (+1,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    857084662345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass62,702 miles (+13,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    711470501536
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to approx 2mm
    • AdvisoryWear nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush / bearing
  10. Pass49,085 miles (+11,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    548106539131
    • AdvisoryWear in nearside rear upper suspension arm inner bush/ bearing
  11. Pass37,313 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,313 miles
    Test number
    843902225306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,312 miles (+12,890)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,312 miles
    Test number
    609034820877
    • DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inside wheel arch when steering is on full lock. (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  13. Pass24,422 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    518253665058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,716 miles
    Test number
    108674744447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 KWR

Does V5 KWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KWR is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KWR?
The MOT on V5 KWR is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KWR done?
V5 KWR was recorded at 72,715 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has V5 KWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KWR has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on V5 KWR 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 KWR find?
V5 KWR passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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