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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

X11 VNSMOT history

X11 VNS is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

X11 VNS 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,072 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X11 VNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X11 VNS was last recorded at 130,072 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 3,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,610 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,462 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,072 miles
  • 2025 – 126,610 miles
  • 2024 – 121,937 miles
  • 2023 – 118,401 miles
  • 2021 – 113,653 miles
  • 2020 – 110,240 miles
  • 2019 – 106,877 miles
  • 2018 – 105,102 miles
  • 2017 – 100,258 miles
  • 2016 – 94,484 miles
  • 2015 – 92,476 miles
  • 2014 – 89,073 miles
  • 2013 – 83,969 miles
  • 2012 – 77,813 miles
  • 2011 – 72,377 miles
  • 2010 – 67,102 miles
  • 2009 – 58,632 miles
  • 2008 – 51,085 miles
  • 2007 – 43,589 miles
  • 2006 – 35,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,072 miles
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,072 miles (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,072 miles
    Test number
    157661659259
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  2. Pass126,610 miles (+4,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,610 miles
    Test number
    430354630688
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,937 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    148837820092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail121,937 miles (+3,536)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,937 miles
    Test number
    881372717574
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass118,401 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,401 miles
    Test number
    847927505319
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported in arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported in arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Fail118,400 miles (+4,747)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,400 miles
    Test number
    594062368971
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported in arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported in arch (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack end has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,653 miles (+3,413)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    853050965164
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive back axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass110,240 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,240 miles
    Test number
    671668466765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,743 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,743 miles
    Test number
    847288962930
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Fail108,743 miles (+1,866)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,743 miles
    Test number
    623488047842
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass106,877 miles (+1,775)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,877 miles
    Test number
    577168781826
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass105,102 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,102 miles
    Test number
    404427460485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail105,100 miles (+4,842)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    570160183821
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass100,258 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    634221642446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted
  15. Fail100,248 miles (+5,764)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,248 miles
    Test number
    564388828790
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine under trays fitted
  16. Pass94,484 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,484 miles
    Test number
    718627710551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,476 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    615481775040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,073 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    129077594462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,969 miles (+6,156)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    485845603160
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NoteRear tyres worn on outer edges
  20. Pass77,813 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    568428102112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,377 miles (+5,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    589353951019
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass67,102 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    272412840008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,632 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    704278459053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Fail58,421 miles (+7,336)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,421 miles
    Test number
    111849249430
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass51,085 miles (+7,496)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,085 miles
    Test number
    100050558000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,589 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,589 miles
    Test number
    173105857409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,442 miles
    Test number
    341306656020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre down to 2.5mm in centre and offside rear down to 3mm in centre.

Questions about X11 VNS

Does X11 VNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X11 VNS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X11 VNS?
The MOT on X11 VNS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X11 VNS done?
X11 VNS was recorded at 130,072 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has X11 VNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X11 VNS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X11 VNS 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 X11 VNS find?
X11 VNS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear diff leaking.

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