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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

J66 WRLMOT history

J66 WRL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

J66 WRL 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,279 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 WRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 WRL was last recorded at 153,279 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 4,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,335 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,944 miles
Average per year
8,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,279 miles
  • 2025 – 148,335 miles
  • 2024 – 139,032 miles
  • 2023 – 134,168 miles
  • 2022 – 131,644 miles
  • 2021 – 127,800 miles
  • 2020 – 123,526 miles
  • 2019 – 116,797 miles
  • 2018 – 107,005 miles
  • 2017 – 100,557 miles
  • 2016 – 99,415 miles
  • 2015 – 94,527 miles
  • 2013 – 81,512 miles
  • 2012 – 71,603 miles
  • 2011 – 64,497 miles
  • 2010 – 33,432 miles
  • 2009 – 12,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,279 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,279 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,279 miles
    Test number
    919914546280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,335 miles (+9,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,335 miles
    Test number
    647098495903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,032 miles (+4,864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    874978551707
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,168 miles (+2,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,168 miles
    Test number
    409580871231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,644 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,644 miles
    Test number
    452011203602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,800 miles (+4,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,800 miles
    Test number
    751498384519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,526 miles (+6,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,526 miles
    Test number
    857524747995
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,797 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,797 miles
    Test number
    927021598683
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail116,793 miles (+9,788)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,793 miles
    Test number
    347379061936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass107,005 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    714399405880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,557 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,557 miles
    Test number
    301711437401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,415 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,415 miles
    Test number
    787989352079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,527 miles (+13,015)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,527 miles
    Test number
    616146205102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,512 miles (+9,909)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,512 miles
    Test number
    289409333353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,603 miles (+7,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,603 miles
    Test number
    498405302423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass64,497 miles (+7,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    539905191200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    296569151141
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass57,188 miles (+23,756)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,188 miles
    Test number
    836899651124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,432 miles (+21,298)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    240090960486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    12,134 miles
    Test number
    903732759151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 WRL

Does J66 WRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 WRL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 WRL?
The MOT on J66 WRL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 WRL done?
J66 WRL was recorded at 153,279 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,405 miles a year.
Has J66 WRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 WRL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on J66 WRL 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 WRL find?
J66 WRL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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