BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc
V8 MBAMOT history
V8 MBA is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 127,883 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 MBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 MBA was last recorded at 127,883 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,610 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,273 miles
- Average per year
- 5,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,883 miles
- 2025 – 123,610 miles
- 2024 – 120,028 miles
- 2023 – 113,883 miles
- 2022 – 108,319 miles
- 2021 – 103,527 miles
- 2020 – 100,393 miles
- 2019 – 93,400 miles
- 2018 – 87,709 miles
- 2017 – 82,096 miles
- 2016 – 76,167 miles
- 2015 – 69,484 miles
- 2014 – 67,039 miles
- 2013 – 61,564 miles
- 2012 – 57,014 miles
- 2011 – 51,339 miles
- 2010 – 45,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,883 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 127,883 miles
- Test number
- 428665023220
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail127,883 miles (+4,273)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,883 miles
- Test number
- 385549613749
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass123,610 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 123,610 miles
- Test number
- 871885034084
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Fail123,582 miles (+3,554)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,582 miles
- Test number
- 768890449001
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
Pass120,028 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 120,028 miles
- Test number
- 457769355467
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,028 miles (+6,145)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,028 miles
- Test number
- 249345923902
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 113,883 miles
- Test number
- 489987103892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,883 miles (+5,564)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,883 miles
- Test number
- 989318430805
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass108,319 miles (+4,792)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 108,319 miles
- Test number
- 291895367039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,527 miles (+3,134)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 103,527 miles
- Test number
- 841103161957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,393 miles (+6,993)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,393 miles
- Test number
- 943285573729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,400 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,400 miles
- Test number
- 312880248936
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,709 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,709 miles
- Test number
- 321053720458
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass82,096 miles (+5,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 82,096 miles
- Test number
- 505794412285
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,167 miles
- Test number
- 652270351209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,167 miles (+6,683)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,167 miles
- Test number
- 260631099596
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass69,484 miles (+2,445)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,484 miles
- Test number
- 967952035154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,039 miles (+5,475)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 67,039 miles
- Test number
- 226850664289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,564 miles (+4,550)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,564 miles
- Test number
- 147659653206
- NoteFront inner pads wearing low
Pass57,014 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 57,014 miles
- Test number
- 329855962238
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass51,339 miles (+5,857)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,339 miles
- Test number
- 399060151257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,482 miles
- Test number
- 162173560234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 MBA
- Does V8 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MBA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 MBA?
- The MOT on V8 MBA is valid until 13 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 MBA done?
- V8 MBA was recorded at 127,883 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,140 miles a year.
- Has V8 MBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 MBA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 MBA 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 MBA find?
- V8 MBA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; underside corrosion.
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