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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

J66 KBMMOT history

J66 KBM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

J66 KBM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,580 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 KBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 KBM was last recorded at 153,580 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,200 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,380 miles
Average per year
6,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,580 miles
  • 2025 – 151,200 miles
  • 2024 – 147,640 miles
  • 2023 – 143,141 miles
  • 2022 – 130,910 miles
  • 2021 – 127,375 miles
  • 2020 – 120,588 miles
  • 2018 – 112,887 miles
  • 2017 – 105,205 miles
  • 2016 – 96,118 miles
  • 2015 – 87,264 miles
  • 2014 – 79,810 miles
  • 2013 – 71,627 miles
  • 2012 – 65,677 miles
  • 2011 – 61,349 miles
  • 2010 – 55,623 miles
  • 2009 – 48,002 miles
  • 2008 – 38,686 miles
  • 2007 – 29,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,580 miles
  • DangerousRear Standard fitment seat belts missing
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Seat missing
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,580 miles (+2,380)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,580 miles
    Test number
    588394263503
    • DangerousRear Standard fitment seat belts missing
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat missing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Pass151,200 miles (+3,560)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,200 miles
    Test number
    609515778954
    • MinorAll position lamps light intensity obviously reduced All (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing rear
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass147,640 miles (+4,499)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,640 miles
    Test number
    523577872411
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced All (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Standard fitment seat belt missing

  4. Pass143,141 miles (+12,231)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,141 miles
    Test number
    397016506740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,910 miles (+3,535)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,910 miles
    Test number
    697129703101
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured All x 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,375 miles (+130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,375 miles
    Test number
    695593451913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail127,245 miles (+6,657)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,245 miles
    Test number
    259272641392
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,588 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    970819025599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the legal requirement

  9. Fail120,588 miles (+7,701)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    138794354040
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met the legal requirement

  10. Pass112,887 miles (+7,682)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,887 miles
    Test number
    392878979332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    518438286384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail105,205 miles (+9,087)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    207003287948
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass96,118 miles (+8,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,118 miles
    Test number
    843785563135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,264 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    333017989252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,255 miles (+7,445)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,255 miles
    Test number
    632038364706
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail79,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    408850074251
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass79,810 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,810 miles
    Test number
    527100574283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    986885543244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,627 miles (+5,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    277690143207
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass65,677 miles (+4,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,677 miles
    Test number
    238046852280
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,349 miles (+5,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    569536441346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,623 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    554307240354
    • NoteAux. belt perishing
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • NoteImbalanace on handbrake operation
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  23. Fail55,623 miles (+7,621)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    822347640312
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAux. belt perishing
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • NoteImbalanace on handbrake operation
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2mm
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  24. Pass48,002 miles (+9,316)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    112103249340
    • NoteFront and Rear Number Plates Seperating
    • NoteNSF Caliper Rattle Spring Missing

  25. Pass38,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    312293548348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,686 miles (+9,511)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    460313048333
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,175 miles
    Test number
    332951447341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 KBM

Does J66 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 KBM is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 KBM?
The MOT on J66 KBM is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 KBM done?
J66 KBM was recorded at 153,580 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,727 miles a year.
Has J66 KBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 KBM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on J66 KBM 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 J66 KBM find?
J66 KBM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 advisories: rear standard fitment seat belts missing; front tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch; rear seat missing, and 1 more.

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