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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

V8 PUAMOT history

V8 PUA is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

V8 PUA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,283 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 PUA was last recorded at 75,283 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,260 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,283 miles
  • 2024 – 75,260 miles
  • 2022 – 69,870 miles
  • 2021 – 66,565 miles
  • 2020 – 61,448 miles
  • 2019 – 57,086 miles
  • 2018 – 53,463 miles
  • 2017 – 48,622 miles
  • 2016 – 48,493 miles
  • 2015 – 32,989 miles
  • 2014 – 29,149 miles
  • 2013 – 25,228 miles
  • 2012 – 23,678 miles
  • 2011 – 19,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,283 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,283 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    906489125824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,260 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    718382623691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,693 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,693 miles
    Test number
    547942969636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,870 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,870 miles
    Test number
    747991282647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail69,865 miles (+3,300)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,865 miles
    Test number
    181150950857
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass66,565 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    524760955038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,004 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    245065542049
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass61,448 miles (+4,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    284421664335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass57,086 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    490962809845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,463 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,463 miles
    Test number
    600252742217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,368 miles (+4,746)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    841190349685
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass48,622 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    491823641783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,493 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    565485829673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,625 miles (+14,636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    507694607558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,989 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,989 miles
    Test number
    527042065173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,149 miles
    Test number
    666061594108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,141 miles (+3,913)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,141 miles
    Test number
    519721394115
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass25,228 miles (+1,550)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,228 miles
    Test number
    156893183134
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass23,678 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,678 miles
    Test number
    829860572139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,003 miles
    Test number
    479759371185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 PUA

Does V8 PUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 PUA is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 PUA?
The MOT on V8 PUA is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 PUA done?
V8 PUA was recorded at 75,283 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,793 miles a year.
Has V8 PUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PUA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 PUA 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 PUA find?
V8 PUA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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