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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 2,990 cc

M126TBAMOT history

M126TBA is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
165,445 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

M126TBA was last recorded at 165,445 miles on 22 May 2026, 678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,767 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
678 miles
Average per year
2,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,445 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,445 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,445 miles
    Test number
    728007267359
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,767 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,767 miles
    Test number
    538204684321
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,048 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,048 miles
    Test number
    760364444383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,360 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,360 miles
    Test number
    535731793195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,834 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,834 miles
    Test number
    639612967711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,948 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,948 miles
    Test number
    858649067357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail161,944 miles (+4,134)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,944 miles
    Test number
    519691031315
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp glass damaged

  8. Pass157,810 miles (+5,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,810 miles
    Test number
    719926767130
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective holed but beam image not affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inner wheel arches as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass152,586 miles (+5,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    152,586 miles
    Test number
    382378459605
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses are starting to crack and perish
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySigns of power steering fluid leak

  10. Pass147,085 miles (+5,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,085 miles
    Test number
    639571009039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass141,592 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,592 miles
    Test number
    748520445157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail141,592 miles (+6,510)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,592 miles
    Test number
    486810445112
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass135,082 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    199626984451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f slight play in steering

  14. Fail135,082 miles (+5,108)6 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,082 miles
    Test number
    815566484096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f slight play in steering

  15. Pass129,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    349085383083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,974 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    288820183099
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass127,976 miles (+5,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,976 miles
    Test number
    187688232094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,416 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    799074261058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,200 miles (+4,118)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,200 miles
    Test number
    398259341011
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit

  20. Pass118,082 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    842378450016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,080 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,080 miles
    Test number
    910851850054
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about M126TBA

When is the MOT due on M126TBA?
The MOT on M126TBA is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M126TBA done?
M126TBA was recorded at 165,445 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
Has M126TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126TBA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on M126TBA 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 M126TBA find?
M126TBA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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