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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,246 cc

V8 MXCMOT history

V8 MXC is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 78,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.

V8 MXC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
78,873 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MXC was last recorded at 78,873 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,454 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
1,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,873 miles
  • 2024 – 76,454 miles
  • 2023 – 73,520 miles
  • 2022 – 72,892 miles
  • 2019 – 71,930 miles
  • 2018 – 70,536 miles
  • 2010 – 70,385 miles
  • 2009 – 67,020 miles
  • 2008 – 61,660 miles
  • 2007 – 55,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,873 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,873 miles
    Test number
    431363471635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,454 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    927641546655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,520 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    869251878471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,892 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    449416466277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,874 miles (+944)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    238493869527
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  6. Pass71,930 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    251740823369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,866 miles (+1,330)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,866 miles
    Test number
    749721159629
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temperature sensor missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass70,536 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    840381805601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,385 miles (+3,365)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    171681390033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front brake is binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust rubber is split
  10. Pass67,020 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    190871969057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,660 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,660 miles
    Test number
    294630838054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,536 miles
    Test number
    281428537060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 MXC

Does V8 MXC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 MXC expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 MXC?
The MOT on V8 MXC expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 MXC done?
V8 MXC was recorded at 78,873 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 1,282 miles a year.
Has V8 MXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MXC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 MXC 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 MXC find?
V8 MXC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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