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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

V8 GSFMOT history

V8 GSF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 121,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

V8 GSF 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,215 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GSF was last recorded at 121,215 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2008: 61,362 miles, lower than 575,886 miles on 27 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,558 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
657 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,215 miles
  • 2025 – 120,558 miles
  • 2024 – 119,797 miles
  • 2023 – 118,894 miles
  • 2022 – 118,061 miles
  • 2021 – 117,422 miles
  • 2020 – 116,733 miles
  • 2019 – 115,768 miles
  • 2018 – 113,951 miles
  • 2017 – 111,780 miles
  • 2016 – 109,647 miles
  • 2015 – 104,011 miles
  • 2014 – 98,830 miles
  • 2013 – 93,970 miles
  • 2012 – 88,052 miles
  • 2011 – 81,715 miles
  • 2010 – 74,015 miles
  • 2009 – 66,019 miles
  • 2008 – 61,439 miles
  • 2007 – 575,886 miles
  • 2006 – 52,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,215 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 12 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,215 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    705291065171
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass120,558 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,558 miles
    Test number
    629948930718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail120,551 miles (+754)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,551 miles
    Test number
    117620091845
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass119,797 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    559694324382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum but showing on dipstick

  5. Fail119,796 miles (+902)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    374469816165
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum but showing on dipstick

  6. Pass118,894 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    573324123233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail118,891 miles (+830)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,891 miles
    Test number
    542718664845
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass118,061 miles (+639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,061 miles
    Test number
    794155154544
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass117,422 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,422 miles
    Test number
    921705686084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail117,419 miles (+686)3 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,419 miles
    Test number
    212562561510
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,733 miles (+965)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    994178489319
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,768 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    846520859575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail115,755 miles (+1,804)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,755 miles
    Test number
    241948642165
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass113,951 miles (+2,171)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,951 miles
    Test number
    446592665643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass111,780 miles (+2,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,780 miles
    Test number
    694110192540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody area's and component's corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass109,647 miles (+5,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    647954144055
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass104,011 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    502025690506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside front indicator
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped and scored
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail104,011 miles (+5,181)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    545287665828
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside front indicator
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped and scored
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass98,830 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    356140264298
    • NoteBulb warning light on dash
    • NoteO/S front tyre worn
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail98,830 miles (+4,860)8 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    598799154205
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBulb warning light on dash
    • NoteO/S front tyre worn
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass93,970 miles (+5,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    997156063297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass88,052 miles (+6,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    325972562278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass81,715 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    485856361295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,706 miles (+7,691)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,706 miles
    Test number
    528638051237
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass74,015 miles (+7,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,015 miles
    Test number
    870507730298
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is worn smooth at inside edge

  26. Pass66,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    362818819459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,019 miles (+4,580)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,019 miles
    Test number
    392647919475
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass61,439 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    431185658274
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight damage to inner side walls
    • NoteEngine breather pipe broken
    • NoteN/s/f brake wear indicator broken

  29. Fail61,439 miles (+77)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    791174958225
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight damage to inner side walls
    • NoteEngine breather pipe broken
    • NoteN/s/f brake wear indicator broken

  30. Fail61,362 miles (-514,524)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,362 miles
    Test number
    611480758262
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  31. Pass575,886 miles (+518,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    575,886 miles
    Test number
    954650977275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail57,584 miles (+5,419)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    161228267294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass52,165 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    620821226379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail52,100 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,100 miles
    Test number
    173137216340
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V8 GSF

Does V8 GSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GSF is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 GSF?
The MOT on V8 GSF is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 GSF done?
V8 GSF was recorded at 121,215 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has V8 GSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GSF has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 GSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 GSF find?
V8 GSF passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside.

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