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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 3,246 cc

V88 VBVMOT history

V88 VBV is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

V88 VBV 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 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
56,484 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 VBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 VBV was last recorded at 56,484 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 2,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,530 miles · 23 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,954 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,484 miles
  • 2023 – 53,530 miles
  • 2022 – 50,373 miles
  • 2021 – 47,191 miles
  • 2020 – 43,667 miles
  • 2019 – 38,107 miles
  • 2018 – 37,517 miles
  • 2017 – 32,933 miles
  • 2016 – 26,676 miles
  • 2015 – 24,217 miles
  • 2014 – 21,798 miles
  • 2013 – 16,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,484 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,484 miles (+2,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    365592315535
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass53,530 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    283581514793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,373 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    155986203030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,191 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,191 miles
    Test number
    350249701500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,667 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,667 miles
    Test number
    244969083988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,107 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,107 miles
    Test number
    842745749961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,517 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,517 miles
    Test number
    597665835299
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  8. Fail37,512 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    272268868951
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  9. Fail37,512 miles (+4,579)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    650072543567
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested nearside front coil spring broken in dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  10. Pass32,933 miles (+6,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,933 miles
    Test number
    719039494811
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not interfering with drivers view of the road

  11. Pass26,676 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,676 miles
    Test number
    939495008731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    389281215225
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail24,217 miles (+2,419)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    598951515264
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass21,798 miles (+1,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,798 miles
    Test number
    958231244275
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to crack

  15. Pass20,302 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,302 miles
    Test number
    729033044015
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass16,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,789 miles
    Test number
    837255443009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,786 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,786 miles
    Test number
    696165243004
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about V88 VBV

Does V88 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V88 VBV expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V88 VBV?
The MOT on V88 VBV expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V88 VBV done?
V88 VBV was recorded at 56,484 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has V88 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 VBV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V88 VBV 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 VBV find?
V88 VBV passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear; coil spring corroded both rear.

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