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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

EXA 99MOT history

EXA 99 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

EXA 99 black 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,244 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EXA 99
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EXA 99 was last recorded at 121,244 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,148 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,096 miles
Average per year
5,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,244 miles
  • 2024 – 117,148 miles
  • 2023 – 112,951 miles
  • 2022 – 108,410 miles
  • 2021 – 107,331 miles
  • 2020 – 103,809 miles
  • 2019 – 100,184 miles
  • 2018 – 93,722 miles
  • 2017 – 88,297 miles
  • 2016 – 82,186 miles
  • 2015 – 75,339 miles
  • 2014 – 67,819 miles
  • 2013 – 59,806 miles
  • 2012 – 52,423 miles
  • 2011 – 45,158 miles
  • 2010 – 41,712 miles
  • 2009 – 38,132 miles
  • 2008 – 33,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,244 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine massive oil leak drifting to exhaust manifold

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,244 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    340815359718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,148 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,148 miles
    Test number
    203034496050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,951 miles
    Test number
    102649110776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,941 miles (+4,531)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,941 miles
    Test number
    698904999997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,410 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,410 miles
    Test number
    606382779875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    844060094380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail107,331 miles (+3,522)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,331 miles
    Test number
    497169709008
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,809 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    788043652148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage on off side front bumper/under tray
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Fail103,809 miles (+3,625)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    809006345618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage on off side front bumper/under tray
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass100,184 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,184 miles
    Test number
    267754292240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail100,141 miles (+6,419)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    300947780343
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,722 miles (+5,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,722 miles
    Test number
    751045761745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    140106463597
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail88,297 miles (+6,111)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,297 miles
    Test number
    803320014528
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass82,186 miles (+6,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,186 miles
    Test number
    952496029987
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak

  16. Pass75,339 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,339 miles
    Test number
    109742379884
    • DangerousEngine massive oil leak drifting to exhaust manifold

  17. Fail75,337 miles (+7,518)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    837415036557
    • DangerousEngine massive oil leak drifting to exhaust manifold
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass67,819 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    645856374264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,816 miles (+8,010)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    829555574268
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass59,806 miles (+7,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,806 miles
    Test number
    667187373288
    • 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)

  21. Pass52,423 miles (+7,265)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,423 miles
    Test number
    555126872236
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly soft

  22. Pass45,158 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,158 miles
    Test number
    337899271432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,712 miles (+3,580)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,712 miles
    Test number
    191959650229
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMinor play in both front lower arm rear rubber bushes

  24. Pass38,132 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    913762479226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,406 miles
    Test number
    660413478292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EXA 99

What vehicle is registration EXA 99 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EXA 99 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. 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 EXA 99 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EXA 99 is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on EXA 99?
The MOT on EXA 99 is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EXA 99 done?
EXA 99 was recorded at 121,244 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,087 miles a year.
Has EXA 99 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EXA 99 has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on EXA 99 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 EXA 99 find?
EXA 99 passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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