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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

V9 FLXMOT history

V9 FLX is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 133,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

V9 FLX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,592 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 FLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 FLX was last recorded at 133,592 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,591 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,592 miles
  • 2025 – 129,397 miles
  • 2023 – 129,181 miles
  • 2018 – 128,877 miles
  • 2016 – 127,565 miles
  • 2015 – 127,192 miles
  • 2014 – 123,634 miles
  • 2013 – 118,230 miles
  • 2012 – 112,672 miles
  • 2011 – 100,130 miles
  • 2010 – 90,582 miles
  • 2008 – 81,266 miles
  • 2007 – 73,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,592 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,592 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,592 miles
    Test number
    349566747126
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail133,591 miles (+4,194)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    796413439530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  3. Pass129,397 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    529395402285
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail129,396 miles (+215)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    177724754161
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass129,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,181 miles
    Test number
    244228256599
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  6. Fail129,181 miles (+304)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,181 miles
    Test number
    946754306738
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corroded.

  7. Pass128,877 miles (+1,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,877 miles
    Test number
    532537427112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse lamp lens missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting inspection

  8. Pass127,565 miles (+373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,565 miles
    Test number
    957211331833
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  9. Pass127,192 miles (+3,558)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    359089205476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass123,634 miles (+5,404)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,634 miles
    Test number
    135189364457
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges

  11. Pass118,230 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    118,230 miles
    Test number
    889803443085
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  12. Fail118,225 miles (+5,553)7 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    429889833097
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteDSC tracktion light illuminated
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front shock absorbers getting weak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteO/s/f self leveling device unattatched
    • NoteTyre pressure monitor light illuminated
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  13. Pass112,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    187093722092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail112,672 miles (+12,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    669433822032
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass100,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    978747521060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,130 miles (+9,548)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    405805521077
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,582 miles (+9,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,582 miles
    Test number
    630274810041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail81,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,266 miles
    Test number
    183732278175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass81,266 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,266 miles
    Test number
    953442978144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,916 miles
    Test number
    970474127175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 FLX

Does V9 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 FLX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 FLX?
The MOT on V9 FLX is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 FLX done?
V9 FLX was recorded at 133,592 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has V9 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 FLX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 FLX 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 V9 FLX find?
V9 FLX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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