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BMW M3

White · Petrol · 2010 · 3,999 cc

V88 GRLMOT history

V88 GRL is a white petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

V88 GRL white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,302 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 GRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 GRL was last recorded at 80,302 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,035 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,302 miles
  • 2025 – 73,166 miles
  • 2024 – 72,437 miles
  • 2023 – 69,966 miles
  • 2022 – 67,348 miles
  • 2021 – 65,202 miles
  • 2020 – 63,619 miles
  • 2019 – 61,382 miles
  • 2018 – 58,806 miles
  • 2017 – 55,845 miles
  • 2016 – 42,378 miles
  • 2014 – 33,166 miles
  • 2013 – 19,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,302 miles (+267)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    915216778174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail80,035 miles (+6,869)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    849940747460
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass73,166 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    433472157392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,437 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    271389606468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sweeling (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass69,966 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    426646064886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,348 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    688279659286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,202 miles (+1,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    926581592058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass63,619 miles (+2,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,619 miles
    Test number
    486960599046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,382 miles (+2,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    291034969119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass58,806 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,806 miles
    Test number
    440577166600
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass55,845 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    451114789965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,273 miles (+8,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    768261564025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass42,378 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    246466041292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,622 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    899303383655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,166 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    439805764422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,186 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    585880114082
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyrewall
  17. Pass25,186 miles (+5,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,186 miles
    Test number
    725530614058
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyrewall
  18. Pass19,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,696 miles
    Test number
    245172243084
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V88 GRL

Does V88 GRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 GRL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 GRL?
The MOT on V88 GRL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 GRL done?
V88 GRL was recorded at 80,302 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has V88 GRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 GRL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V88 GRL 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 V88 GRL find?
V88 GRL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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