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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

VSG 43MOT history

VSG 43 is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 116,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

VSG 43 grey 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
116,970 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSG 43
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSG 43 was last recorded at 116,970 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,088 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
882 miles
Average per year
3,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,970 miles
  • 2025 – 116,088 miles
  • 2022 – 116,049 miles
  • 2020 – 115,471 miles
  • 2019 – 108,882 miles
  • 2017 – 108,686 miles
  • 2016 – 107,627 miles
  • 2015 – 105,156 miles
  • 2014 – 100,535 miles
  • 2012 – 94,308 miles
  • 2011 – 83,465 miles
  • 2010 – 80,230 miles
  • 2009 – 79,334 miles
  • 2008 – 66,235 miles
  • 2007 – 49,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,970 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,970 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    116,970 miles
    Test number
    107020637549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,088 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    819213305150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,049 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    392544852147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,471 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,471 miles
    Test number
    831872169061
    • AdvisoryRear brake lines have surface corrosion, front anti roll bar bushes have slight play.

  5. Pass108,882 miles (+196)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    336995744796
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass108,686 miles (+1,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,686 miles
    Test number
    420417341550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass107,627 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,627 miles
    Test number
    194355087567
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass105,156 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    226789585471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail105,154 miles (+17)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    449608785104
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail105,137 miles (+4,602)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    988827125112
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass100,535 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,535 miles
    Test number
    447888554025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,308 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    238402352287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,465 miles (+3,235)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,465 miles
    Test number
    659753421299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass80,230 miles (+896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,230 miles
    Test number
    782189100264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass79,334 miles (+13,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,334 miles
    Test number
    281600789142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,235 miles (+17,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    304575488145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    780951757197
    • 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)

Questions about VSG 43

What vehicle is registration VSG 43 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSG 43 on a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Apr 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSG 43 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSG 43 is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSG 43?
The MOT on VSG 43 is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSG 43 done?
VSG 43 was recorded at 116,970 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 3,567 miles a year.
Has VSG 43 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSG 43 has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on VSG 43 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 VSG 43 find?
VSG 43 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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