BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
V8 GSYMOT history
V8 GSY is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,017 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 44,017 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,018 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 GSY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Jul 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 GSY was last recorded at 44,017 miles on 20 May 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 43,966 miles · 31 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 1,018 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,017 miles
- 2019 – 43,966 miles
- 2018 – 43,865 miles
- 2017 – 43,475 miles
- 2016 – 42,894 miles
- 2015 – 42,315 miles
- 2014 – 41,567 miles
- 2013 – 40,896 miles
- 2012 – 39,878 miles
- 2011 – 37,889 miles
- 2010 – 36,114 miles
- 2009 – 34,888 miles
- 2008 – 31,257 miles
- 2007 – 27,970 miles
- 2006 – 23,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,017 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 44,017 miles
- Test number
- 161754491509
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail44,017 miles (+51)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,017 miles
- Test number
- 302068236057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass43,966 miles (+101)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 43,966 miles
- Test number
- 796697582414
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,865 miles (+390)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 43,865 miles
- Test number
- 571280232839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass43,475 miles (+581)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,475 miles
- Test number
- 898031970782
- AdvisoryFront both tyres aged and cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel of rack (2.2.A.1b)
Pass42,894 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,894 miles
- Test number
- 687315886785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,315 miles (+748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,315 miles
- Test number
- 467090835923
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,567 miles (+671)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,567 miles
- Test number
- 336241554243
- NoteNearside front / nearside rear / offside front/ offside rear / tyres all showing signs of deteriorating
Pass40,896 miles (+1,018)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 40,896 miles
- Test number
- 968695043228
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to perish.
- NoteOffside front tyre has some cuts to the sidewall.
Pass39,878 miles (+1,989)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 39,878 miles
- Test number
- 227043762289
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges and starting to perish.
- NoteOffside front tyre has some cuts to the sidewall.
Fail37,889 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,889 miles
- Test number
- 435492901210
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,889 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 37,889 miles
- Test number
- 577492801272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,114 miles (+1,226)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 36,114 miles
- Test number
- 704896570163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,888 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,888 miles
- Test number
- 403875399165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,704 miles (+3,447)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,704 miles
- Test number
- 362350879142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,257 miles (+3,287)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 31,257 miles
- Test number
- 692578868120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,970 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,970 miles
- Test number
- 124178477106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,731 miles
- Test number
- 140455766110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 GSY
- Does V8 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 GSY is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 GSY?
- The MOT on V8 GSY is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 GSY done?
- V8 GSY was recorded at 44,017 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
- Has V8 GSY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 GSY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 GSY 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 GSY find?
- V8 GSY passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules.
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