BMW 3 Series
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc
V8 ERMMOT history
V8 ERM is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 138,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 138,071 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,621 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 ERM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 ERM was last recorded at 138,071 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,069 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 7,621 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,071 miles
- 2025 – 133,523 miles
- 2024 – 124,738 miles
- 2023 – 114,504 miles
- 2022 – 105,812 miles
- 2021 – 92,936 miles
- 2020 – 85,696 miles
- 2019 – 77,897 miles
- 2018 – 68,750 miles
- 2017 – 63,603 miles
- 2016 – 58,900 miles
- 2015 – 53,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,071 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 138,071 miles
- Test number
- 199205890038
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,069 miles (+4,546)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,069 miles
- Test number
- 755472021496
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,523 miles (+8,785)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 133,523 miles
- Test number
- 249757482266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass124,738 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 124,738 miles
- Test number
- 710775858767
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail124,737 miles (+10,233)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,737 miles
- Test number
- 859838589869
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,504 miles (+149)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 114,504 miles
- Test number
- 118496157730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,355 miles (+8,543)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,355 miles
- Test number
- 180699995480
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass105,812 miles (+12,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 105,812 miles
- Test number
- 336462163310
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass92,936 miles (+7,240)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 92,936 miles
- Test number
- 278241666136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,696 miles (+7,799)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 85,696 miles
- Test number
- 143436320239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,897 miles (+250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 77,897 miles
- Test number
- 438657535853
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre
Fail77,647 miles (+8,897)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,647 miles
- Test number
- 335197509059
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tyre
Pass68,750 miles (+5,147)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 68,750 miles
- Test number
- 709342322624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,603 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 63,603 miles
- Test number
- 371756563618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,900 miles (+5,146)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 58,900 miles
- Test number
- 797615885002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 53,754 miles
- Test number
- 145751095441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 ERM
- Does V8 ERM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 ERM is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 ERM?
- The MOT on V8 ERM is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 ERM done?
- V8 ERM was recorded at 138,071 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
- Has V8 ERM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 ERM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 ERM 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 ERM find?
- V8 ERM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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