BMW M3 VA52OLT has 25 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW M3 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 79,999 miles 3 months ago on Friday 26th June 2026 at 13:58.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 25th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

VA52OLT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JUNE 202779,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 202413TH AUGUST 202579,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202313TH AUGUST 202478,733 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 20225TH JULY 202378,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED1ST JULY 202278,455 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202113TH JANUARY 202278,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202013TH JANUARY 202177,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH JANUARY 202077,787 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201913TH JANUARY 202077,146 MI
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20187TH JANUARY 201976,586 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 201623RD DECEMBER 201775,918 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED24TH DECEMBER 201523RD DECEMBER 201672,579 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Clamp Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201415TH DECEMBER 201567,790 MI
FAILED16TH DECEMBER 201467,790 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Outer Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201312TH DECEMBER 201458,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 201358,354 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20127TH NOVEMBER 201357,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Exhaust Part Deteriorated
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201257,046 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Exhaust Part Deteriorated
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20111ST FEBRUARY 201250,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Damage To Sidewall
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 201050,204 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Slight Damaged
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20091ST DECEMBER 201047,054 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200827TH NOVEMBER 200943,519 MI
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 200843,474 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200727TH NOVEMBER 200841,130 MI
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200627TH NOVEMBER 200736,832 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA52OLT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

VA52OLT MOT Comments

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VA52OLT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 79,999 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,333 miles

VA52OLT FAQs

This Bmw M3 with registration VA52OLT was manufactured on Friday 13th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 79,999 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,333 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw M3 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA52OLT has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw M3 has had 37 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw M3 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does VA52OLT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 8th October 2026 VA52OLT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA52OLT Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 8th October 2026 VA52OLT does have Tax. Read more

When does VA52OLT Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA52OLT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VA52OLT MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA52OLT will expire in 9 months on Friday 25th June 2027. Read more

When did VA52OLT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA52OLT was on Friday 26th June 2026 at 13:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA52OLT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for VA52OLT we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VA52OLT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for VA52OLT we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VA52OLT?

VA52OLT is registered as a 2002 Bmw M3. Read more

How many miles has VA52OLT done?

The odometer reading for VA52OLT at the last MOT in June 2026 was 79,999 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,333 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA52OLT?

The vehicle VA52OLT was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Friday 13th September 2002. Read more

What colour is VA52OLT?

The official colour of VA52OLT is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VA52OLT have?

VA52OLT has a 3.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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