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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 3,999 cc

V8 TXAMOT history

V8 TXA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 85,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

V8 TXA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,401 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TXA was last recorded at 85,401 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2023: 83,243 miles, lower than 133,966 miles on 3 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,259 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
3,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,401 miles
  • 2025 – 84,259 miles
  • 2023 – 83,243 miles
  • 2022 – 82,143 miles
  • 2021 – 79,918 miles
  • 2018 – 78,721 miles
  • 2017 – 76,057 miles
  • 2016 – 67,721 miles
  • 2015 – 62,690 miles
  • 2014 – 52,120 miles
  • 2013 – 39,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,401 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,401 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    335487873095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    649050300443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail84,259 miles (+1,016)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,259 miles
    Test number
    339175462321
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,243 miles (-50,723)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    706814465414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail133,966 miles (+51,823)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    302096455710
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass82,143 miles (+2,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,143 miles
    Test number
    617108030194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,918 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,918 miles
    Test number
    809823318381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,721 miles (+2,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    298166328177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass76,057 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,057 miles
    Test number
    908434565907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,721 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,721 miles
    Test number
    768732493094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,690 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    707699575021
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses are secured in correct position but with use of zip ties.

  12. Fail62,684 miles (+10,564)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    526757475015
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

  13. Pass52,120 miles (+2,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    547729194019
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass49,301 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,301 miles
    Test number
    926155414023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,122 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,122 miles
    Test number
    369554603052
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Questions about V8 TXA

Does V8 TXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TXA is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TXA?
The MOT on V8 TXA is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 TXA done?
V8 TXA was recorded at 85,401 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,527 miles a year.
Has V8 TXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TXA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 TXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 TXA find?
V8 TXA passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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