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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 3,999 cc

V8 DANMOT history

V8 DAN is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

V8 DAN 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
93,745 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DAN was last recorded at 93,745 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 3,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,465 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,280 miles
Average per year
5,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,745 miles
  • 2025 – 90,465 miles
  • 2023 – 87,418 miles
  • 2022 – 85,950 miles
  • 2021 – 84,443 miles
  • 2020 – 82,348 miles
  • 2019 – 78,690 miles
  • 2018 – 65,636 miles
  • 2017 – 57,493 miles
  • 2016 – 51,814 miles
  • 2015 – 44,502 miles
  • 2014 – 37,560 miles
  • 2013 – 31,666 miles
  • 2012 – 19,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,745 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,745 miles (+3,280)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    426720328486
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,465 miles (+3,047)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,465 miles
    Test number
    130583506537
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,418 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,418 miles
    Test number
    849915812870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,950 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    296104793425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,443 miles (+2,095)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,443 miles
    Test number
    502934758876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    795678448619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,348 miles (+3,658)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,348 miles
    Test number
    778223041260
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass78,690 miles (+13,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,690 miles
    Test number
    637668227353
    • AdvisoryFront both shockers creaking slightly
    • AdvisoryParking brake could do with adjustment

  9. Pass65,636 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    560873030734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,493 miles (+5,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    396798669315
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass51,814 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    381345558802
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail51,814 miles (+7,312)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    222961939685
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on all discs (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass44,502 miles (+6,942)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    827283965022
    • NoteN/S front tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass37,560 miles (+5,894)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,560 miles
    Test number
    477904774081
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  15. Pass31,666 miles (+11,745)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    687130673018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight vibration on front discs

  16. Pass19,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,921 miles
    Test number
    477516472027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DAN

Does V8 DAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DAN is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DAN?
The MOT on V8 DAN is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DAN done?
V8 DAN was recorded at 93,745 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
Has V8 DAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DAN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V8 DAN 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 V8 DAN find?
V8 DAN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in swept area.

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