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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

V6 GMRMOT history

V6 GMR is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 3,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

V6 GMR blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
3,050 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 GMR was last recorded at 3,050 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2023: 3,021 miles, lower than 118,072 miles on 24 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
3,021 miles · 25 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 3,050 miles
  • 2023 – 3,021 miles
  • 2016 – 118,072 miles
  • 2015 – 112,679 miles
  • 2014 – 111,435 miles
  • 2013 – 106,962 miles
  • 2012 – 99,458 miles
  • 2011 – 93,596 miles
  • 2010 – 88,240 miles
  • 2009 – 78,077 miles
  • 2008 – 68,030 miles
  • 2007 – 61,300 miles
  • 2006 – 56,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass3,050 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass3,050 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    3,050 miles
    Test number
    284019425188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail3,021 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,021 miles
    Test number
    886263021604
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137694465111
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    774111888023
    • AdvisoryRear no rear seats fitted
  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    708692503424
    • AdvisoryRear seats / seat belts not fitted
  6. Pass118,072 miles (+5,393)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    149131599327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    199570605534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,679 miles (+1,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    752207991497
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass111,435 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    397237194456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,962 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    316338303468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,458 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    518603752191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  12. Pass99,458 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    948453252152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,596 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    248482431145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,240 miles (+10,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,240 miles
    Test number
    724401330121
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass78,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,077 miles
    Test number
    990883719172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    353793619154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,076 miles (+10,046)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,076 miles
    Test number
    873591719185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass68,030 miles (+6,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,030 miles
    Test number
    400281608175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass61,300 miles (+5,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,300 miles
    Test number
    134519187490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass56,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    661844496020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 GMR

Does V6 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 GMR expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 GMR?
The MOT on V6 GMR expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 GMR done?
V6 GMR was recorded at 3,050 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
Has V6 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 GMR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 GMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 GMR find?
V6 GMR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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