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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

V6 KADMOT history

V6 KAD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V6 KAD 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,936 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 KAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 KAD was last recorded at 75,936 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2013: 70,204 miles, lower than 78,741 miles on 5 Jan 2012.

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
75,758 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,936 miles
  • 2025 – 75,758 miles
  • 2024 – 75,081 miles
  • 2023 – 74,829 miles
  • 2022 – 74,778 miles
  • 2021 – 74,608 miles
  • 2020 – 74,447 miles
  • 2019 – 74,229 miles
  • 2018 – 74,061 miles
  • 2017 – 73,676 miles
  • 2016 – 73,175 miles
  • 2015 – 72,741 miles
  • 2014 – 70,656 miles
  • 2013 – 70,204 miles
  • 2012 – 78,741 miles
  • 2011 – 69,268 miles
  • 2009 – 66,308 miles
  • 2008 – 62,188 miles
  • 2007 – 52,803 miles
  • 2006 – 40,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,936 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component damp n/s and o/s seals under gator (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,936 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    249941257739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,758 miles (+677)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    689323816059
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,081 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    552369064404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,829 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    471246011411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,778 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,778 miles
    Test number
    580018392994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,608 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    906331621074
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front jacking point rusty

  7. Pass74,447 miles (+218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,447 miles
    Test number
    511949104299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut mounting to stab axle area corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak on to n/s rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    689422359291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail74,229 miles (+168)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    723172978253
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass74,061 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,061 miles
    Test number
    334528396674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component damp n/s and o/s seals under gator (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail74,058 miles (+382)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,058 miles
    Test number
    946270032580
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component damp n/s and o/s seals under gator (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass73,676 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    539699317307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass73,175 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    437553511796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,741 miles (+2,085)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,741 miles
    Test number
    946768705055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass70,656 miles (+452)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,656 miles
    Test number
    466546814024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in n/s inner rack joint

  16. Pass70,204 miles (-8,537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    668069103018
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteIncorrect mileage prited on previous mot read 78741m should read 69884m D.O.Carter

  17. Pass78,741 miles (+9,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,741 miles
    Test number
    108215802092
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass69,268 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    129621611405
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack/pinion but not considered excessive at this time.

  19. Fail69,268 miles (+2,960)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,268 miles
    Test number
    215631211031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • NotePlay in nearside of steering rack/pinion but not considered excessive at this time.

  20. Fail66,308 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    453022469478
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass66,308 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,308 miles
    Test number
    633012769364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,188 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    394299238391
    • NoteWear on inner edge of offside front tyre

  23. Fail62,188 miles (+9,385)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    743289438378
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWear on inner edge of offside front tyre

  24. Pass52,803 miles (+7,625)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,803 miles
    Test number
    234412247388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,178 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    612741677025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    924648766053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 KAD

Does V6 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 KAD is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 KAD?
The MOT on V6 KAD is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 KAD done?
V6 KAD was recorded at 75,936 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has V6 KAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 KAD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on V6 KAD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 KAD find?
V6 KAD passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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