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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V8 WMPMOT history

V8 WMP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

V8 WMP green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,539 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 WMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 WMP was last recorded at 87,539 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,628 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
3,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,539 miles
  • 2025 – 86,628 miles
  • 2024 – 85,481 miles
  • 2023 – 84,273 miles
  • 2022 – 82,798 miles
  • 2021 – 81,311 miles
  • 2020 – 78,933 miles
  • 2019 – 76,780 miles
  • 2018 – 73,803 miles
  • 2017 – 70,835 miles
  • 2016 – 66,621 miles
  • 2015 – 62,304 miles
  • 2014 – 58,757 miles
  • 2013 – 55,311 miles
  • 2012 – 51,446 miles
  • 2011 – 47,797 miles
  • 2010 – 44,631 miles
  • 2009 – 39,223 miles
  • 2008 – 34,644 miles
  • 2007 – 31,276 miles
  • 2006 – 25,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,539 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes corroded/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,539 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,539 miles
    Test number
    959123235050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,628 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,628 miles
    Test number
    208550994945
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail86,588 miles (+1,107)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,588 miles
    Test number
    544238599243
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,481 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,481 miles
    Test number
    494370988835
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass84,273 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,273 miles
    Test number
    555436553283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes corroded/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both driveshafts corroded around abs reluctor rings
  6. Fail84,249 miles (+1,451)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,249 miles
    Test number
    485693717905
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system *shown to presenter * (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes corroded/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both driveshafts outer joints corroded around abs rings
    • AdvisoryRear both shocker absorbers casing corroded
  7. Pass82,798 miles (+1,487)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,798 miles
    Test number
    339599549725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,311 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,311 miles
    Test number
    821481296913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,933 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,933 miles
    Test number
    290647238586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,927 miles (+2,147)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,927 miles
    Test number
    947555087853
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,780 miles
    Test number
    820315814736
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail76,776 miles (+2,973)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    454097759875
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass73,803 miles (+2,968)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    799669413235
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass70,835 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    434350255733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,621 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    909848205645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,304 miles (+3,547)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,304 miles
    Test number
    269524485126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,757 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    699842784131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,311 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    169333183111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass51,446 miles (+3,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    255272072428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass47,797 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,797 miles
    Test number
    346181561144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass44,631 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,631 miles
    Test number
    662425570120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,223 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,223 miles
    Test number
    602403089189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,644 miles (+3,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    240315388163
    • NoteFront number deteriorated
  24. Pass31,276 miles (+5,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    641341047273
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  25. Pass25,621 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,621 miles
    Test number
    261755236205
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm

Questions about V8 WMP

Does V8 WMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 WMP is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 WMP?
The MOT on V8 WMP is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 WMP done?
V8 WMP was recorded at 87,539 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,100 miles a year.
Has V8 WMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 WMP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 WMP 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 WMP find?
V8 WMP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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