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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

V9 NWDMOT history

V9 NWD is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

V9 NWD silver 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,423 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 NWD
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
26 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 NWD was last recorded at 115,423 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,421 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,423 miles
  • 2025 – 111,350 miles
  • 2023 – 109,224 miles
  • 2022 – 106,231 miles
  • 2021 – 103,053 miles
  • 2020 – 99,820 miles
  • 2019 – 99,748 miles
  • 2018 – 98,391 miles
  • 2017 – 97,026 miles
  • 2016 – 96,677 miles
  • 2015 – 86,386 miles
  • 2014 – 85,517 miles
  • 2013 – 81,130 miles
  • 2012 – 76,853 miles
  • 2011 – 64,055 miles
  • 2009 – 49,288 miles
  • 2008 – 41,393 miles
  • 2007 – 34,178 miles
  • 2006 – 25,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,423 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,423 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,423 miles
    Test number
    821869365680
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,421 miles (+4,071)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,421 miles
    Test number
    328810619934
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass111,350 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    510970621911
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail111,350 miles (+2,126)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,350 miles
    Test number
    191125120152
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass109,224 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    957901104392
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail109,224 miles (+2,993)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,224 miles
    Test number
    383788312070
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass106,231 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,231 miles
    Test number
    461895108855
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail106,231 miles (+3,178)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,231 miles
    Test number
    664058437775
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass103,053 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,053 miles
    Test number
    644700228630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,820 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    303926462124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass99,748 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,748 miles
    Test number
    985299357915
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass98,391 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    884721040022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,026 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,026 miles
    Test number
    561492142886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,677 miles (+10,291)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    129342539981
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps broken
    • AdvisoryRear pads and discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

  15. Pass86,386 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,386 miles
    Test number
    605745615087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,517 miles (+4,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    965027904035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,130 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    328492833055
    • 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. Pass76,853 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    206684122034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,851 miles (+12,796)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    299431822028
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre - outer sidewall damage - advise replacement

  20. Pass64,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,055 miles
    Test number
    647907921072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,055 miles (+14,767)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,055 miles
    Test number
    386685121051
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass49,288 miles (+7,895)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    570531219324
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge and close to legal limit.
    • NoteSome perishing inner sidewall of offside front tyre.
    • NoteSome wear both front brake discs.

  23. Pass41,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    533055388217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,393 miles (+7,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,393 miles
    Test number
    930853988205
    • 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)

  25. Pass34,178 miles (+3,152)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,178 miles
    Test number
    442810997228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass31,026 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,026 miles
    Test number
    264955817047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,185 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,185 miles
    Test number
    571887816041
    • NoteAdvize low tone horn sounds as if its inop
    • NoteNail stuck in n/s/f tyre

Questions about V9 NWD

Does V9 NWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 NWD is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 NWD?
The MOT on V9 NWD is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 NWD done?
V9 NWD was recorded at 115,423 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,379 miles a year.
Has V9 NWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 NWD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 NWD 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 NWD find?
V9 NWD passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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