BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc
V88 RELMOT history
V88 REL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 54,423 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V88 REL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 26 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V88 REL was last recorded at 54,423 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,746 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,677 miles
- Average per year
- 2,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,423 miles
- 2025 – 51,746 miles
- 2024 – 50,070 miles
- 2023 – 45,212 miles
- 2022 – 43,580 miles
- 2021 – 43,427 miles
- 2020 – 43,415 miles
- 2019 – 42,213 miles
- 2017 – 39,990 miles
- 2016 – 36,324 miles
- 2015 – 33,266 miles
- 2014 – 26,573 miles
- 2012 – 21,554 miles
- 2011 – 19,463 miles
- 2010 – 14,709 miles
- 2009 – 9,749 miles
- 2008 – 7,923 miles
- 2007 – 6,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,423 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,423 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 54,423 miles
- Test number
- 713472365554
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Fail54,423 miles (+2,677)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,423 miles
- Test number
- 365644088901
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass51,746 miles (+1,676)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 51,746 miles
- Test number
- 689683813327
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,070 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 130497930923
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail50,070 miles (+4,858)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 410574835445
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass45,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,212 miles
- Test number
- 473218950041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,212 miles (+1,632)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,212 miles
- Test number
- 930469046203
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass43,580 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 43,580 miles
- Test number
- 917617443824
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail43,580 miles (+153)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,580 miles
- Test number
- 795995922001
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass43,427 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 43,427 miles
- Test number
- 911846192140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes parished
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly leaking
- AdvisoryCut on side wall n/s/f and n/s/r tyre 225/40/18wr and 255/35/18wr
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryN/s/r lamp cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r coil springs corroded
Fail43,427 miles (+12)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,427 miles
- Test number
- 742591907071
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm bushes parished
- AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly leaking
- AdvisoryCut on side wall n/s/f and n/s/r tyre 225/40/18wr and 255/35/18wr
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryN/s/r lamp cracked
- AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r coil springs corroded
Pass43,415 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,415 miles
- Test number
- 750212948686
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall- 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall- 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail43,415 miles (+1,202)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,415 miles
- Test number
- 649418607351
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn- both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall- 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall- 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass42,213 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 42,213 miles
- Test number
- 789234016992
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail42,213 miles (+2,223)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,213 miles
- Test number
- 241129497115
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass39,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 39,990 miles
- Test number
- 808933535536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,981 miles (+3,657)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,981 miles
- Test number
- 109277697697
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,324 miles (+3,058)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 36,324 miles
- Test number
- 213978916613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 33,266 miles
- Test number
- 260638908381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,266 miles (+1,874)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,266 miles
- Test number
- 226268613969
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,392 miles (+4,819)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 31,392 miles
- Test number
- 437831195067
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear tyre sizes different to front
Pass26,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 26,573 miles
- Test number
- 647741604119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,573 miles (+5,019)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,573 miles
- Test number
- 436281204123
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f tyre showing signs of wear
Pass21,554 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 21,554 miles
- Test number
- 169600592262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,463 miles (+4,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,463 miles
- Test number
- 268965941125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,709 miles (+4,960)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 14,709 miles
- Test number
- 290997530141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,749 miles (+1,826)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 9,749 miles
- Test number
- 230039539457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,923 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 7,923 miles
- Test number
- 384024038129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 6,398 miles
- Test number
- 102282357138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V88 REL
- Does V88 REL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 REL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V88 REL?
- The MOT on V88 REL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V88 REL done?
- V88 REL was recorded at 54,423 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,555 miles a year.
- Has V88 REL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V88 REL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V88 REL 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 REL find?
- V88 REL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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