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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

V8 DSMMOT history

V8 DSM is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 59,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

V8 DSM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,316 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DSM was last recorded at 59,316 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,440 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,316 miles
  • 2025 – 57,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 5 Jun 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    802066840114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail59,316 miles (+1,876)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,316 miles
    Test number
    284082016276
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass57,440 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,440 miles
    Test number
    364427358662
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,424 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,424 miles
    Test number
    596111114926
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Questions about V8 DSM

Does V8 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DSM is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DSM?
The MOT on V8 DSM is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DSM done?
V8 DSM was recorded at 59,316 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026.
Has V8 DSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DSM has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 DSM 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 DSM find?
V8 DSM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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