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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 3,999 cc

V8 FVAMOT history

V8 FVA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V8 FVA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,466 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 FVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 FVA was last recorded at 66,466 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 3,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,409 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,057 miles
Average per year
4,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,466 miles
  • 2025 – 63,409 miles
  • 2024 – 59,729 miles
  • 2023 – 56,391 miles
  • 2022 – 52,363 miles
  • 2021 – 46,286 miles
  • 2020 – 42,059 miles
  • 2019 – 37,422 miles
  • 2018 – 33,993 miles
  • 2017 – 29,297 miles
  • 2016 – 25,235 miles
  • 2015 – 17,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,466 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear droplink bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,466 miles (+3,057)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    666957571989
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear droplink bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass63,409 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    487123040878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,166 miles (+3,437)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,166 miles
    Test number
    717695431652
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
  4. Pass59,729 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    372516981123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,391 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    186285103758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,363 miles (+6,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,363 miles
    Test number
    178380124183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass46,286 miles (+4,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    797764327808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass42,059 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,059 miles
    Test number
    161088462819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,422 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    973117396918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,993 miles (+4,696)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    974173512087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,297 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    170527527613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,235 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,235 miles
    Test number
    602348744444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    17,230 miles
    Test number
    189786515277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 FVA

Does V8 FVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 FVA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 FVA?
The MOT on V8 FVA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 FVA done?
V8 FVA was recorded at 66,466 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,489 miles a year.
Has V8 FVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 FVA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 FVA 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 FVA find?
V8 FVA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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