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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 3,999 cc

V8 MSMMOT history

V8 MSM is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 18 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V8 MSM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,183 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MSM was last recorded at 104,183 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 8,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,400 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,783 miles
Average per year
5,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,183 miles
  • 2025 – 95,400 miles
  • 2024 – 86,876 miles
  • 2023 – 78,462 miles
  • 2022 – 68,563 miles
  • 2021 – 62,681 miles
  • 2020 – 57,698 miles
  • 2019 – 53,319 miles
  • 2018 – 49,335 miles
  • 2017 – 47,194 miles
  • 2016 – 44,208 miles
  • 2015 – 36,564 miles
  • 2014 – 32,664 miles
  • 2013 – 26,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,183 miles (+8,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    590588850428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass95,400 miles (+8,524)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    487854076762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,876 miles (+8,414)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    925890004814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,462 miles (+9,899)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,462 miles
    Test number
    406718467331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,563 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    812712167768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,681 miles (+4,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    326620175008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,698 miles
    Test number
    498898391654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,697 miles (+4,378)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    698394983757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass53,319 miles (+3,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,319 miles
    Test number
    341783143802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass49,335 miles (+2,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    892938630440
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass47,194 miles (+2,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    866231963743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass44,208 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    528079486674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,564 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    495324565041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,664 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,664 miles
    Test number
    779250274065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,145 miles
    Test number
    868300553035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MSM

Does V8 MSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MSM is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MSM?
The MOT on V8 MSM is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MSM done?
V8 MSM was recorded at 104,183 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,981 miles a year.
Has V8 MSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MSM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on V8 MSM 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 MSM find?
V8 MSM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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