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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

V8 FNWMOT history

V8 FNW is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

V8 FNW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,642 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FNW was last recorded at 95,642 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 7,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,531 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,111 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,642 miles
  • 2024 – 88,531 miles
  • 2023 – 80,381 miles
  • 2022 – 76,566 miles
  • 2021 – 74,165 miles
  • 2020 – 71,042 miles
  • 2019 – 68,084 miles
  • 2018 – 63,294 miles
  • 2017 – 58,292 miles
  • 2016 – 44,915 miles
  • 2015 – 28,068 miles
  • 2014 – 11,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,642 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    890124285052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,531 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,531 miles
    Test number
    882360069002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,381 miles (+3,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    184832097589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass76,566 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    683452625218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,165 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    976627874615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,042 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    783328730935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,084 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,084 miles
    Test number
    748407933663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,294 miles (+5,002)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,294 miles
    Test number
    261982495187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass58,292 miles (+13,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    991504252995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light stone chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass44,915 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    320330183610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Fail44,915 miles (+16,847)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    146782177656
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush split (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass28,068 miles (+16,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    536080299231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass11,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    11,752 miles
    Test number
    207338084230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 FNW

Does V8 FNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FNW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 FNW?
The MOT on V8 FNW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FNW done?
V8 FNW was recorded at 95,642 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has V8 FNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FNW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on V8 FNW 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 FNW find?
V8 FNW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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